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Internal colonization and the foundation of new settlements by feudal aristocrats in Sicily was significant from 1590 to 1650, involving the redistribution of population away from the larger towns back to the countryside.
18 gru 2022 · The origins of the Mafia in Sicily are shrouded in mystery, emerging possibly from a combination of feudalism, social upheaval, and resistance to foreign rule. The term "Mafia" itself may have originated from an Arabic word meaning "refuge" or "place of safety," reflecting its early roots in clandestine networks.
In the nineteenth century, after feudalism in Sicily had been abolished (1812) and revisions in inheritance laws led to joint ownership by members of a baronial family, or when estates passed into the hands of
With this in mind, let's cast a glance over some features of medieval Sicily's royal and feudal institutions, specifically kingship, nobility and knighthood. This is intended only as a brief overview to consider how these institutions existed in Sicily, and to dispel misconceptions.
More complex, but equally typical of Christian Feudalism, is the case of Sicily. In the 11th century the Normans seize it by invitation of the pope. In the 12th century the island is joined to distant Germany because the German king marries a Sicilian princess.
In Sicily, what is generally referred to as the manorial system was the part of the feudal system dealing specifically with the internal workings of feudal property - fiefs (or manors), baronies and counties. This included the relationship between the baron or lord and the people who lived on the land he owned.
23 gru 2009 · Sicily and southern Italy during the Middle Ages have been a neglected area of study for many years, primarily due to the general belief that the area fell into decline after the ‘fall’ of Rome.
