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Explore feudalism, a medieval social system where land ownership defined power and loyalty. Discover lords, vassals, and serfs.
The Clunies-Ross family, descendants of Scottish merchant John Clunies-Ross, effectively governed the islands as their private fiefdom from 1827 until their eventual sale to Australia in 1978. They were known as the 'Kings of Cocos'.
The Principality of Andorra's unique political structure and independence were formally established by the 'paréage' treaty in 1278. This agreement resolved disputes between the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix, creating the enduring co-principality.
