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The feudal system was the foundation of Norman government and society. It was a hierarchical system based on the exchange of land for loyalty and military service. Understanding the feudal system is essential for explaining how William controlled England after the Conquest.
The feudal system was based on a simple principle: the king owned all the land. He granted land to his most loyal followers in exchange for military service and loyalty. Those followers, in turn, granted portions of their land to lesser lords, who in turn granted land to peasants who worked it.
This created a pyramid of loyalty where everyone owed obligations to the person above them, and ultimately to the king.
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