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Early Taxation

Early Taxation
In the system of feudalism that dominated the Middle Ages, lords gave land and protection to their subjects, called vassals, in exchange for military service, taxes, and dues from the vassals. In this undated drawing, a vassal brings a tax payment to his lord.
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