The
Medieval period
of history never fails to gather the most votes as a favorite among westerners.
It seems that the stories of knights in shining armor and damsels in distress
will always find a place in the hearts of the modern city-dwelling populace.
This period may never go out of fashion.
The Truth about the Medieval period is much less glamorous. Most people lived in utter poverty while a few rich merchants or nobles held all the power, prestige, and wealth. Often, there was not enough to eat, water was foul, and people lived little better than the animals they struggled to raise.
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Feudalism
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