HIS230H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Jousting, Memento Mori, Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
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First of the catastrophes in this century 1311-1322 worst were 1315-1317. Causes not clear study tree rings, plants weren"t growing well (dendrochronology) Production down by up to 80%, quality was not the same as before (soil stripped of nutrients) First year, people could cope by eating reserve, being conjoos second year more difficult, resrves/animals eaten people not as healthy as before: authorities pass laws against hoarding, try to stabalize prices. 10-15% f the population dies, the survivors were weakened by malnutrition. The hundred years war (1337-1453) longest war in eu history france vs. england. English king breaks protocol, did nt behave according to convention when visiting. Origins of the plague: slide came from the east, was highly contagious, had a high mortality (recognized during initial sweep) In the end, was stomped down, demands weren"t met reminded aristocracy that their power wasn"t unlimited.
