Hofstelsel
Hofstelsel, also known as the manorial system, was a system of economic and social organization prevalent in medieval Europe. It was characterized by the division of land into self-sufficient agricultural estates called manors, each owned by a lord. The manor was the center of economic and social life, providing land, protection, and justice for the people who lived and worked there.
The inhabitants of a manor were typically peasants, who were bound to the land and owed labor
The economy of the hofstelsel was primarily agricultural. Peasants cultivated crops, raised livestock, and produced goods
The hofstelsel played a crucial role in shaping medieval society. It provided a framework for agricultural