The Medieval Era was one of the most exciting, turbulent, and transformative eras in history. But with transformation comes major change, which in these circumstances, meant that with the rise of trade and towns meant the breakdown of feudalism and the rise of individual, common man. The occupants of towns that wound up rich through trade came to despise being ruled by feudal lords, particularly when lords levied taxes on their incomes. Merchants, lawyers,and other town members regularly declined to recognize the feudal bonds that theoretically put them under the rule of lords, usually resorting to monarchs to secure their sovereignty through special charters. So, the ascent of towns weakened lords as it strengthened kings. Since trade led