This edict began the process of abolishing serfdom and its hereditary character.

He feared the landowners and believed they might turn against him, if he abolished serfdom.

They've abolished serfdom, and they usually settle disputes with tournaments rather than open war.

One of the first tasks of the Diet was abolishing serfdom, which they did rather quickly.

He also improved agriculture in the grand duchy and abolished serfdom.

Was the pressure to abolish serfdom and slavery then economic?

It is capitalism that abolished serfdom and slavery in all the civilized countries of the world.

Stein's reforms abolished serfdom in 1807 and initiated local city government in 1808.

After ten years, John won the war, but failed to abolish serfdom or even to bring about significant reforms.

The Communists quickly abolished slavery and serfdom in their traditional forms.