Marc Bloch, the Feudal Society and the Medieval Church

Marc Bloch’s Feudal Society is a seminal work in the study of medieval Europe, particularly the period from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Published in 1940, it remains a fundamental text for understanding the complex social, political, and economic structures of feudalism. Marc Bloch’s nuanced portrayal of the Church in Feudal Society sheds light on its complex and sometimes contradictory role. While the Church often acted as a stabilizing force, promoting unity and social order, it also contributed to tensions and conflicts in several ways.