villeinage

in the medieval period, many people lived in villeinage.

villeinage was a form of servitude that bound peasants to the land.

escape from villeinage was a difficult task for many.

many historians study the effects of villeinage on social structure.

villeinage often resulted in a lack of personal freedom.

the transition from villeinage to free labor was gradual.

legal documents often mention the terms of villeinage.

many villeinage agreements included obligations to the lord.

villeinage was abolished in many countries over time.

the concept of villeinage is important in understanding feudalism.