The European Church was hard-pressed with corruption during the 10th and 11th centuries. Lay control infiltrated every church office. While feudalism had its benefits in causing power decentralization, giving lords and vassals increasing prominence and kings less, it also became an obstacle for the church.  The lords exercised supreme power over their lands. Monasteries were … More The Corrupt Medieval State and Church Merger and the Insufficient Moderate Reform

William the Conqueror led the Norman Invasion into England. After sequestering power, he implemented two monumental changes that shook the nation. Unlike his predecessors, the changes he implemented did not help the populace. Instead, they assisted in his consolidation of power.  After he put the Anglo-Saxon nobles into subjection, William the Conqueror commandeered all the … More How William the Conqueror Changed England