Where did much of the surplus resources of medieval urban society go?

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Medieval urban society invested much of its surplus resources in the construction of castles and churches. This reflects their preoccupations with warfare and God, as these buildings served both defensive and religious purposes. While royal officials may have received some surplus resources as salaries, and kings may have purchased modern weaponry for expanded royal armies, castles and churches were the primary recipients of medieval urban society's surplus resources.

Where Did Much of the Surplus Resources of Medieval Urban