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Famine & War. During the Late Middle Ages. Where are we?. Early: c. 500 ==> 1000 formation of a distinctly medieval culture predominately rural society High: 1000 ===> 1300 blossoming of medieval culture urbanization increasing rigidity Late: 1300 ===>1500 crises and invention
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Famine & War During the Late Middle Ages
Where are we? • Early: c. 500 ==> 1000 • formation of a distinctly medieval culture • predominately rural society • High: 1000 ===> 1300 • blossoming of medieval culture • urbanization • increasing rigidity • Late: 1300 ===>1500 • crises and invention • comparable to crisis of 3rd century
Trebuchetpreceded the cannon for breaking down gates and hurling incendiaries