Barbados Feudal Past
The medieval feudal order put the Crown's at the pinnacle of authority, a position strengthened by traveling justices who administered taxes and extended the reach of royal justice. However, the barons' growing disillusionment with this centralized class structure, particularly under King John, caused increasing stress. His oppressive attitude and not successful military projects just added fuel to the fire. In response, the barons demanded modification, resulting in the Magna Carta of 1215-- a groundbreaking effort to restrict the King's power and protect their rights within the realm. The origins of feudalism in Britain can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of 1066 when William the Conqueror presented a system that would form the country's social and political landscape for centuries. Feudalism was based on land distribution in exchange for military service and commitment. It created a hierarchical structure where the King granted land to his most relied on noble...