Brainleisttt ! -did any one person or class hold the most power during the middle ages, or did it shift back and forth?

the middle classes held the most power during the middle ages

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

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