During the Middle Ages, there was an enormous social difference among people. Highest in rank was the King, lowest were the servants, farm-hands and beggars. The majority of the population were peasants, the noblemen and the clergy were in power. Read about the different classes of society, about the power of the King, the wealthy aristocracy, the influence of the clergy, the merchants and craftsmen in town, tax-paying free-holders, beggars and servants.
Do you know the oath of chivalry? If you don ´t - see for yourself what vows a knight had to make during the Middle Ages.