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History Of Britain In The Late Middle Ages: Penguin History Of Britain

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The late Middle Ages in Britain was a period of great change and upheaval. The Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the Wars of the Roses all had a profound impact on the country's history.

The Hollow Crown: A History of Britain in the Late Middle Ages (Penguin History of Britain 4)

The Hollow Crown: A History of Britain in the Late Middle Ages (Penguin History of Britain Book 4)

by Miri Rubin

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The Black Death

The Black Death was a bubonic plague that swept through Europe in the mid-14th century. It is estimated that the plague killed between 30 and 60% of the population of Europe, and it had a devastating impact on Britain.

The Black Death led to a shortage of labor, which in turn led to an increase in wages. This led to a rise in the standard of living for many people, but it also caused inflation and social unrest.

The Hundred Years' War

The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts between England and France that lasted from 1337 to 1453. The war was fought over the control of the French throne, and it had a significant impact on both countries.

The Hundred Years' War was a costly and bloody conflict. It is estimated that the war killed over 100,000 people, and it caused widespread devastation. The war also had a profound impact on the political and social landscape of both England and France.

The Wars of the Roses

The Wars of the Roses was a series of civil wars that took place in England from 1455 to 1485. The wars were fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York, and they resulted in the overthrow of the Lancastrian dynasty and the accession of the Yorkist dynasty.

The Wars of the Roses were a bloody and destructive conflict. It is estimated that the wars killed over 100,000 people, and they caused widespread devastation. The wars also had a profound impact on the political and social landscape of England.

The late Middle Ages in Britain was a period of great change and upheaval. The Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the Wars of the Roses all had a profound impact on the country's history. These events shaped the political, social, and economic landscape of Britain, and they continue to be studied and debated by historians today.

The Hollow Crown: A History of Britain in the Late Middle Ages (Penguin History of Britain Book 4)

by Miri Rubin

4.2 out of 5