The phrase ‘feudal system’ wasn’t used at the time, but it started to be used by historians from the 18th century onwards to try to describe what life was like in the Middle Ages.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on medieval history continues with an episode on the armies of the Middle Ages, as we try to deduce why they were smaller than their ancient ...

The phrase ‘feudal system’ wasn’t used at the time, but it started to be used by historians from the 18th century onwards to try to describe what life was like in the Middle Ages.