Some of Atlantaâs tallest and most iconic structures, such as the Bank of America Plaza and 1180 Peachtree, cast shadows on landmarks like the Margaret Mitchell House, Rhodes Hall, the Shellmont Inn Bed and Breakfast, Edward C. Peters House and Ivy Hall, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Definition In medieval Europe, the swearing of fealty took the form of an oath made by a vassal, or subordinate, to his lord. Fealty also referred to the duties incumbent upon a vassal that were owed to the lord, which consisted of service and aid. One part of the oath of fealty included swearing to always remain faithful to the lord.
In return for the fief the vassal swore his allegiance or loyalty to his lord in a ceremony called the act of homage. Another name for the loyalty a vassal pledged to his lord is fealty. The vassal promised to be loyal to his lord and provide military service in return for the fief given to him by his lord. Usually a knight had to provide 40-60 days of military service a year in return for the fief. If a vassal failed in his duties his lord could take away his fief. What is a Fief