feudal

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When gunpowder arrived and the emerging nation-states rendered obsolete the old art of war dominated by feudal lords entrenched in their castles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Ample opportunity exists for anybody to advance in this feudal system, provided that person can impress the right nobility.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Developed by British studio Creative Assembly, Total War has sold more than 35 million copies since its launch 25 years ago, with instalments set in ancient Rome, feudal Japan and ancient Egypt.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Every spring, Ellison throws a cherry blossom festival party for his friends at his Japanese-style feudal estate in Woodside, Calif.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

The feudal convention of battle was broken for good, on the Continent as well as in England.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White