Is it possible for feudalism to end without the kings consolidating their power, thus creating a stronger central government? Maybe much of Europe would be made up of hundreds or even thousands of tiny or city states forming some sort of alliance such the Hanseatic League, Holy Roman Empire etc. In the High Middle Age, these city-states forced many landlords to give their serfs a better deal to prevent escape. How would Europe be like if there are no central governments? Maybe there are less large scale wars, perhaps?