The Local Lordship In The Medieval England(11-13Century)

Western Europe common society was divided into triadic structure as king, lordand peasant by the lord of Middle ages. The lord act as middle class not only reveal thecharacteristic of feudalism in many aspects，such as politics and laws, but also have theprivilege to maintain steady of local place. The lord and peasant both fight for thebenefit of themselves. Therefore, the lordship throughout the whole period of theMiddle Ages of Europe, moreover, it is a major thread of Europe medieval history study.After The Norman Conquests, the feudalism of continental Europe import inEngland, make its feudalism system more perfect. Occupied land was granted by theconquer of William I, and make a large number of feudal lords. Lord relied on their ownpolitical status and economic strength control the serf which was attached to land, theyeither in judicial relations or in daily life both belongs to the lord. However, under theauthority of the lord, the peasants is not always subject to humiliate, and the authority ofthe lord is not always the highest one of other power. Thesis is composed of fivechapter:The first chapter mainly show the study of lordship academic background andtheoretical value; Domestic and foreign literature review.The second chapter classify lord’s power, including the upper lordship andgrass-roots lordship, and gives the definition of the lord.In the third chapter focuses on the analysis of the existence causes and conditionsof lords power.The fourth chapter summarizing the specific content in administrativemanagement, the economic aspect and the judicial power of lords.The fifth chapter focuses on the analysis of restriction factors in the process of thelord power, including the influence of kingship, serfs escape and the common law ofmanor.