Feudalism

Feudalism
note: for word etymology & associated terms, see Feudal Europe

Feudalism

• also called the "feudal system"
• a system of shared power, benefits and responsibilities between semi-autonomous political, and usually agricultural-based, land units
• feudal societies existed in medieval Europe, ancient China, Japan, and elsewhere
• articles in this wiki:
  • Feudal Europe
  • Ancient China Outline (see Zhou feudalism section)
• here for wikipedia entry on Examples of feudalism (wikipedia)