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As opposed to modern perceptions of war, Medieval politics placed great emphasis on [[war]], considering it to be a useful and often necessary tool of [[foreign policy]]. Small scale wars between important nobility and larger conflicts such as the [[Hundred Years War]] is testament to this fact. The large number of [[castles]] built in Europe during the Medieval age is another testament to the frequency of war, as nearly every nobleman found it necessary to build a castle for his own defence and protection.  

As opposed to modern perceptions of war, Medieval politics placed great emphasis on [[war]], considering it to be a useful and often necessary tool of [[foreign policy]]. Small scale wars between important nobility and larger conflicts such as the [[Hundred Years War]] is testament to this fact. The large number of [[castles]] built in Europe during the Medieval age is another testament to the frequency of war, as nearly every nobleman found it necessary to build a castle for his own defence and protection.  

==Arranged Marriages==

==Diplomacy==

Succesful diplomatic efforts were often marked by a [[marriage]] between two houses. Medieval Kings placed great emphasis on the importance of daughters, as they often were wedded off to troublesome nobles or to cement foreign [[alliance]]s.

Succesful diplomatic efforts were often marked by a [[marriage]] between two houses. Medieval Kings placed great emphasis on the importance of daughters, as they often were wedded off to troublesome nobles or to cement foreign [[alliance]]s.

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