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**casinobonuswer** · 11-22-2009, 07:15 AM

Serfdom is completely different depending on the area. Serfdom in western Europe was serfdom lite. By the end of the middle ages the concept of the yeoman, or "freeholder" had come into play, especially in England. Serfdom = slavery in eastern Europe and Russia. Serfs in Russia were sold between different landholders.

Good. That was exactly the range I was trying to point out.

I'm not deeply versed in Tibetan history, but from what I know, it seems that the serf in Tibet were in the same position as French or English peasants with monastic landlords in the middle of the Middle Ages.

Also remember that Tibet considered itself an independent country when the Chinese invaded it in 1950.

I'm going to have to do some research on that. Do that. I was just doing some poking around and it appears the Chinese are currently relocating the nomadic people (2 million in all) into purpose-built villages.

11-22-2009, 07:15 AM	#29
casinobonuswer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	Serfdom is completely different depending on the area. Serfdom in western Europe was serfdom lite. By the end of the middle ages the concept of the yeoman, or "freeholder" had come into play, especially in England. Serfdom = slavery in eastern Europe and Russia. Serfs in Russia were sold between different landholders. Good. That was exactly the range I was trying to point out. I'm not deeply versed in Tibetan history, but from what I know, it seems that the serf in Tibet were in the same position as French or English peasants with monastic landlords in the middle of the Middle Ages. Also remember that Tibet considered itself an independent country when the Chinese invaded it in 1950. I'm going to have to do some research on that. Do that. I was just doing some poking around and it appears the Chinese are currently relocating the nomadic people (2 million in all) into purpose-built villages.
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