stylw

I'd like to know more about this topic as someone mentioned it to me today. I'm looking for information on how said governments worked, how they rose and fell, how they were connected/influenced each other etc. I don't exactly know much about the period so I'd preferably like a suggestion that has "pleb" terminology so I don't have to go out of my way to research topics related to what is said. I also don't exactly have money to splash around at the moment so I'd prefer if it's a free source.

In other words, what is a good website/book for me to read to gain a better understanding of governments during the middle ages?

pugsville

I think you need to narrow it down a little. Were and when, those a multiplicity of governments with all sorts of structures and workings. City states, empires, kingdoms.

Too broad.

stylw

I was thinking governance during the High Middle ages, particularly with new monarchies and the introduction of parliament.