An introduction to the concept of feudalism and the ways in which elites of feudal societies seize and maintain power.

Compare and contrast of Japanese and European Feudalism and how they both are built.

David, Randy. "Public Lives: Thoughts on new politics." Philippine Daily Inquirer 02 February 2008. http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/columns/view/20080202-116317/Thoughts-on-new-politics.

The development of the changing world.

Change and Continuity in Western Europe from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Era.

As medieval European civilization developed several institutions became defining elements. Among them were three order systems, medieval monarchy, feudalism, and manorialism.

The effectiveness of Feudalism.

Learn about the progression of feudalism in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.

A brief explanation of feudalism.

On the government that brought Japan from feudalism to the super-modern power they are today.