Feudalism Unraveled: The Power Struggle in Medieval England Since the fiefs given to lords were hereditary, it caused a permanent class divide between the owners of the land, the lords and the tenants (knights and freemen) with no opportunity for social movement. In the event of a noble dying without an heir the land would go back to the monarch who would either keep the land or redistribute it to another noble. It became difficult to keep track of the fiefs and so in England the Domesday Book w

Watch the full video "What was the Domesday Book?" OUT NOW: https://youtu.be/PH2bAFUYDMQ?si=FSKby-h_UfSiKfKB The Domesday Book, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, is the most famous medieval record in English history. This Norman conquest survey meticulously documented land ownership, wealth, taxes, population, and resources across England. It served as the foundation for feudal control, taxation, and legal disputes, ensuring the King knew exactly who owned what. Often called the "Gr