serfage

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Christianity finding men in serfage and degraded all over the earth, had arisen on the fall of the Roman Empire, like a mighty vengeance, though under the aspect of a resignation.

From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by Ryde, H. T.

Of these the most important was serfage, which was not abolished till 1861.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir

In the time of serfage the proprietors clearly perceived these and similar advantages, and compelled their serfs to live together in large families.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir

They were naturally a kind people; but let one example show how serfage can transmute kindness.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

A crowd of rustics, maddened at the thought of revived claims of serfage, of interminable suits of law, poured into the streets of the town.

From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by Green, John Richard