History of Castles

Many castles in Europe were built during the Middle Ages. This was a time where princes and lords ruled much of the land. They divided it between themselves and ruled over the people that lived on their land. This system is called feudalism. Many castles used to be made of wood, but they were later built with stone because that made them stronger. All of these castles shared similar features, such as walls, moats, stables, and living quarters. They were usually built by a social class called nobility, who were subordinate only to royalty. The royal family of the Carolingian Empire were behind the construction of many castles.

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