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Did Manorialism Exist Outside Medieval Europe?
💡 The Answer
- Similar systems appeared in Japan with the shōen estate system and peasant obligations.
- The Russian serfdom system from 17th century mirrored manorial control of labor.
- Chinese manorial-like structures existed under the Tang and Song dynasties.
- These parallels show manorialism is a broader pattern of agrarian hierarchy.
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