No Royal Road: Class Conflict and the Crisis of Feudalism, Part 3

Varn Vlog

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed. This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here: i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.
In this episode, finish discussing sections of "Class Conflict and the Crisis of Feudalism: Essays in Medieval Social History" by Rodney Hilton.
Feudalism's progression into capitalism is the next phase of our captivating conversation. We touch upon Marx's Eurocentric understanding of capitalism and the transformative impact of crises such as the "calamitous 14th century." The influence of famines, plagues, and war on feudalism - all explored through the lens of Malthus' theories - form another compelling segment of this discourse.
Our journey culminates with the end of Christendom and the dawn of modernity, ignited by significant historical events such as the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the advent of the Reformation and transatlantic trade. We reflect on the intertwining of capitalism and race, and the casuistry employed by the Spanish to justify enslavement while adhering to their religious duties. Join us as we unravel the complexities of history, its enduring impact on our present world, and make historical analysis more accessible to you.

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Host: C. Derick Varn
Audio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )
Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.
Intro Video Design: Jason Myles
Art Design: Corn and C. Derick Varn
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