Feudalism in both Eastern and Western Europe involved a hierarchical system of land ownership and vassalage, but while Western European feudalism was characterized by a more fragmented power structure with localized lords and a system of knightly service, Eastern European feudalism was often more centralized under powerful monarchies and relied heavily on serfdom, reflecting different social and economic dynamics in the two regions.
What are the similarities and differences between feudalism in Eastern and Western Europe? 1 sentence
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