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The document summarizes the evolution of democracy and laws in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. It discusses how the Byzantine Empire preserved Roman law through Justinian's codification efforts in the 6th century. While these laws and ideas of citizenship/rights were lost in Western Europe for some time, they eventually reemerged and influenced the legal systems of Germanic peoples. The document also summarizes the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and how William of Normandy introduced a stronger feudal system that centralized power with the monarchy.
The document summarizes the evolution of democracy and laws in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. It discusses how the Byzantine Empire preserved Roman law through Justinian's codification efforts in the 6th century. While these laws and ideas of citizenship/rights were lost in Western Europe for some time, they eventually reemerged and influenced the legal systems of Germanic peoples. The document also summarizes the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and how William of Normandy introduced a stronger feudal system that centralized power with the monarchy.
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The document summarizes the evolution of democracy and laws in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. It discusses how the Byzantine Empire preserved Roman law through Justinian's codification efforts in the 6th century. While these laws and ideas of citizenship/rights were lost in Western Europe for some time, they eventually reemerged and influenced the legal systems of Germanic peoples. The document also summarizes the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and how William of Normandy introduced a stronger feudal system that centralized power with the monarchy.
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Evolution of Laws The early middle ages in Western Europe did not function under a universal set of laws. Evolution of Laws The Eastern Empire (Byzantine Empire) took steps to preserve Roman Law a. Emperor Justinian (527-565) orders the study and codification of existing law codes. (1600 books) Evolution of Laws b. Submitted in 534 the Corupus Iurus Civilis or Justinian’s Code was completed and in three major parts: i. The Code: Codification of existing laws ii. The Digest: Explanation of the courts opinions on the laws; a guide for the judges iii. The Institutes: more or less a textbook about Roman law. Evolution of Laws c. Resulted in the preservation of Roman law which eventually was integrated into Western Society, thus preserving the idea of citizenship and rights. While these ideas (Roman Laws) were lost in Western Europe for many years, they began to reemerge and be integrated into the legal thought of the Germanic Peoples. England England was once controlled by the Romans. As the Romans left, many groups came to power (the Saxons, Jutes, Danes, etc.), creating a struggle for political power Someone new about to move in. Norman Conquest England 1066 – The Battle of Hastings: William of Normandy (northern coast of France) leads a French Army and defeats Harold the Saxon for the English Throne England Importance: William extended feudalism (the French model) into England by demanding loyalty and granting estates. 1. Since William conquered England and many of the knights were killed in the Battle of Hastings, the new version of Feudalism in England was much stronger than that on the continent. 2. The Kings (and Queens) of England thus are very powerful institutions and exercise great power. 3. The English culture gets a good dose of French Civilization; French becomes the official language of the English Court and French Foods and customs become intertwined with the English. Bayeux Tapestry