Life in the Middle Ages centered around control of the land. Land was ruled by a powerful lord, defended by his knights, and farmed by his peasants. The lord's home, a mighty stone castle built for defense, provided protection for the peasants.
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"March" from the Duc de Berry's <IT>Les Tres Riches Heures (The Very Rich Hours,<EIT> early 1400's), an illuminated manuscript by the Limbourg brothers; Musee Conde, Chantilly, France (Giraudon)</P>
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