History GCSE
Social structure
What Social structure means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Social structure
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The core of the force consisted of the nobility and their retinues, bound by the feudal system, with warfare being expensive so that the core fighters were well-equipped knights and professional men-at-arms.
Topics that use Social structure
- Option B2: Key topic 2: Involvements overseas, 1189–1204 - 1 The nature of crusading (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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