Can the Term "Feudal" Be Accurately Applied to the Medieval

question 66

Essay

Can the term "feudal" be accurately applied to the medieval Japanese society? How does Japanese "feudalism" compare with that of Europe between 800 and 1500? Compare and contrast the status and function of the medieval Japanese samurai warrior with that of the medieval European knight.

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