Was there really such a thing as 'feudalism'?
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Many scholars hesitate to describe medieval European society as 'feudal.' Not all kingdoms of the time adhered strictly to feudal principles.
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The Holy Roman Emperor, for example, was elected by a panel of seven magnates who were themselves without allegiance to any lord.