Social structure of Europe in the First Crusade eve (1050-1100)

The inavision movements that took place on the continent lead to long term of political instability in Europe. In the century when darkness and in security took the hegemony, actually, the European man was getting ready for a new stage of changing. The collapse of the Roma Empire lead to the establishment of small kingdoms in Europe, and it made the feudal lords to start competition for lands with each other. In the second half of 11th century, with the development of technology, the feudal land structure took the different function. The society which was in hierarchical social structure was based on mutual relations with vassal soath. In the 11th century with the help of positive conditions, the trade alived and they began to build new cities. In between rural and urban life, there were always relations which were for the favor of society. It was the process moving with the growth of the cities and with the progress of agriculture that the internal market to safeguard development, same time ensure solidarity between people. The church testified some reforms inside itself and in the century with the help of economic, religious, political and social reforms that it made, it became the focal point. Especially the Western church was trying to be the universal power. The church, under the name of "Peace of the God" interfered the political, social and economic conditions of period. The progress in agricultural products which could allow population growth and people fit on the European Continent open up to the World. Europe which was under the leadership of the church entered into ,with the crusaders name,the eastern World. 11th century's the Europe witnessed major social changes lived on continent. Key Words: İnvasions Movements, The Feudal Structure, Medieval Europe, Rural-City Event, Vassals, The Crusades, Soil-Trade Relations, Society.