The Evolution of Servile Peasants in Hungary and in Catalonia: A comparison
Paul Freedman
Both Catalonia and Hungary experienced major peasant uprisings at the end of Middle Ages. The Hungarian Revolt 1514 was suppressed by nobility while Catalan peasants succeeded in throwing off servitude 1486. Despite this fundamental difference, there are certain ideological similarities between Catalonia, particularly with regard to justifications for attacks against it.
 background conflict goes back late thirteenth century when historical myths foundation were elaborated both countries based on French Pseudo-Turpin cycle. In Carolingian era provided a suitable explaining privileges nobles subordination peasantry courage cowardice aganist Muslim enemy. Hungary, similar test bravery placed early times explained why dominated over peasantry, but context now supposed Hunnish ancestors Magyars. instances literary forms taken historians jurists explain justify servitude. We also have some idea from Ages how these assertations answered advocates rebellious peasantry.
Anuario De Estudios Medievales