feudal society

What is what is feudalism and how was it established?

Lindsey Lischewski

6-26-03
During the ninth and tenth centuries the Carolingian Empire was overwhelmed by the invasions of the Muslims, Magyars, and the Vikings. The Muslims sent armies to attack the southern coasts of Europe and also southern France. The Magyars, people of western Asia established themselves on the plains of Hungary towards the end of the ninth century. They invaded Western Europe, but were overthrown at the Battle of Lechfeld in Germany during the year of 955. After being overthrown they converted to Christianity and created the kingdom of Hungary. The most extensive attack of that time was by the Vikings (Northmen /Norsemen) of Scandinavia. They were Germanic people, and excellent shipbuilders and sailors. In fact they had the best ships of that period that carried about 50 men. With this advantage the Vikings were capable of sailing up the European rivers and then attack at a distance. During the...