Why did the spirit of chivalry in medieval Europe "die out"?
The reason why the spirit of chivalry in medieval Europe " perished " was mainly because of a series of social, political, and economic changes that had a profound impact on the spirit of chivalry. The core of chivalry was honor and loyalty, but these values were restricted in medieval European society. Under the feudal system, the feudal lord had a strong control over the knights. The actions of the knights were often ordered and restricted by the feudal lord. In addition, knights often had to face powerful enemies, which made them have to maintain a high degree of vigilance and combat effectiveness, which increased their psychological pressure. Chivalry was also affected by economic factors. During the Middle Ages, European society was dominated by agriculture. Knights were usually responsible for protecting and transporting agricultural products. However, due to war and trade, knights often had to pay high fees, which made it difficult for them to maintain their economic stability. The social, political, economic, and military environment of the medieval period in Europe had undergone many changes, which had a profound impact on the spirit of chivalry, leading to the "extinction" of the spirit of chivalry. However, chivalry still exists in European society. For example, we can still see the shadow of chivalry in some cultural and artistic works.