How did kings, dukes, etc. rise to power in the Middle Ages?

Same way leaders rise to power anywhere. Merit. Long before the Middle Ages natural leaders emerged. They were the biggest, the strongest, the one who provided the best protection or brought the most food. Many leadership attributes are heritable, either by biology or through exposure and contact. read more

Same way leaders rise to power anywhere. Merit. Long before the Middle Ages natural leaders emerged. They were the biggest, the strongest, the one who provided the best protection or brought the most food. read more

The Norman Kings of England in the Middle Ages The Kings of England in the Middle Ages started with the Norman Invasion. From 1066 -1154 - The Normans rule the English after their victory at the Battle of Hastings when William, Duke of Normandy was crowned King of England (William I) better known as William the Conqueror. read more