EARLS, THEIR NEW ROLE IN ENGLAND: A CASE STUDY OF THE FUNCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH EARL INTO FRANKISH FEUDALISM
Eric Verber
In the course of medieval English history position earl has played a major role. Despite this fact, little been done in area research to try learn why. The exerted great power pre-Conquest England. immediate effect Norman Conquest was reduce earl. earls regained their and influence. There must have reasons for happen. that made an important may be found through studying functions development Earl. Understanding origins leads better understanding its development. This uncovering involves study charters, grants, texts. is part picture due feudalism historians imposed. Feudalism brings with it one largest problems because do not agree on definition. Due fact review interpretations feudalism. After looking at problem different feudalism, thesis deals early origin use histories such as Tacitus Saxon Chronicle shows position. traced several phases; Ancient, Pre-Danish, Danish Development. Charters grants are used show powers, privileges rights attained. year 1066 handled separately importance post-Conquest phase reviewed time writing Domesday Book (lOS5). many aspects could studied about as; political, economical or social. only attempting from which other encouraged.