In simple terms: Feudalism describes the relationship between the king and his nobles in mediaeval Europe. Manorialism describes the relationship between a noble and his peasants in mediaeval Europe. read more
Manorialism describes the relationship between a noble and his peasants in mediaeval Europe. Feudalism was thus primarily political and military, while manorialism was more economic and social. Both systems co-existed (although manorialism was an earlier development, and survived longer). read more
Feudalism and manorialism (or manorial system) were the key characteristics of the Middle Ages. Both terms refer to a landholding system in medieval Europe and were closely related, however, they were two distinct systems with several important differences. read more
Feudalism describes the relationship between the king and his nobles in mediaeval Europe. Manorialism describes the relationship between a noble and his peasants in mediaeval Europe. Feudalism was thus primarily political and military, while manorialism was more economic and social. read more