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Why Were Serfs Bound to the Land in Manorialism?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Serfs were legally considered part of the manor, attached to the soil they worked.
  • They could not leave without the lord's permission, ensuring a stable labor force.
  • This obligation was hereditary; children of serfs inherited the same status.
  • Binding serfs prevented labor shortages and maintained the lord's economic control.

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