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The second serfdom refers to a period in Eastern Europe, particularly in the 16th to 19th centuries, when serfdom was re-established and intensified after its decline in the late Middle Ages. This system primarily involved the binding of peasant laborers to the land, with limited rights and freedoms, often in response to economic pressures and the demands of landowners. Unlike the earlier form of serfdom, which allowed for some mobility and rights, the second serfdom was characterized by harsher conditions and greater restrictions on peasants, particularly in regions like Poland and Russia. It played a significant role in shaping the socio-economic landscape of Eastern Europe until its eventual decline in the 19th century.

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