Renaissance

The 14th century was a trying century for Western Europe. Death became a constant companion, as history recalls that some cities experienced a mortality rate of up to 60 percent. Much of the blame for this death and suffering can be attributed to four things: plague, famine, war, and the decline of the Roman Catholic Church’s power. This short post will explore how these disturbances had a snowball effect, escalating the difficulties of the 14th century. »