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1 The Late Middle Ages (ca. 1300-1500)

2 The Late Middle Ages Why should we consider this phase of European history as one of disasters? Any parallels to events and crises of 20th and 21st centuries?

3 The Church and Christianity
Papal Power in Decline Clashes between King Philip IV vs. Pope Boniface VIII Taxation of French clergy French bishop arrested for treason Boniface outraged, humiliated by king Philip IV of France (r )

4 The Church and Christianity
The “Babylonian Captivity” ( ) French pope elected Moved to Avignon (1309) French popes Corruption? Many unhappy Christians Papacy returned to Rome (1377) Tomb of Pope Gregory XI, Church of S. Francesca Romana, Rome

5 The Church and Christianity
The Great Western Schism ( ) Turbulent election (1378)  new, Italian pope Dissatisfaction  schism 2 popes! Scandal, spiritual crisis Council of Pisa (1409) Deposed both popes, elected new one Unsuccessful  3 popes!

6 The Church and Christianity
Late Medieval Heresy JOHN WYCLIF (ca ) Erastianism Criticized transubstantiation JAN HUS (ca ) Preacher in Prague Critical of church hierarchy and “abuses” John Wyclif

7 The Church and Christianity
Council of Constance ( ) Response to Heresy Hus tried, condemned (1415) Wyclif’s remains destroyed Schism resolved Three rival popes deposed Martin V elected Execution of Hus

8 The Church and Christianity
Late Medieval Mysticism Mysticism: spirituality seeking intimacy with God Common among women Increased devotional literature Focus on Passion of Christ, devotion to Virgin Mary Roettgen Pietá Early 14th cent.

9 The Church and Christianity
Questions?

10 Society and Economy Population growth  overpopulation (14th cent.)
Less land to cultivate Wages decreased Famines

11 Society and Economy The Black Death (1347-1350) Epidemic
Spread rapidly, contagious Noticeable, painful symptoms Quick death

12 Society and Economy The Plague’s Origins
Began in Far East, traveled westward Carried by fleas on infected rats Arrived in Europe at Mediterranean ports

13 Society and Economy The Black Death Cause debated Why??? Aftermath
Death of up to 1/2 of Europe’s population Obsession with death Recurred until 18th century

14 Society and Economy Economics in Italy Trade Banking
Location  focal point Contact between Europe and East Banking Lots of bankers MEDICI bank founded in Florence (1397) Medici Bank

15 Society and Economy Northern Economics Numerous financial centers
Hanseatic League Competition for Italians Conglomeration of 100+ northern mercantile cities Wool industry The Hanseatic League

16 Society and Economy Questions?

17 Political Issues Fall of Byzantium Threatened by Turks
Constantinople besieged, conquered (May 1453) Ottoman Empire: threat to Western Europe Siege of Constantinople

18 Political Issues The Hundred Years War (1337-1453): Causes
French monarch died (1328) – who succeeds? English king was a relation Philip VI elected by French nobility English claims to French lands

19 Political Issues The War: Initial English Success Strategy: raids
New technology Longbows Cannons Territorial gains! English king: new heir to throne (1420) Battle of Créçy (1346)

20 Political Issues

21 Political Issues France Strikes Back JOAN OF ARC (1412-1431)
Peasant, mystic Claimed mission from God (1428) Promised French heir France rebounded Joan captured, sold to English  executed (May 1431) Siege of Orléans

22 Political Issues

23 Political Issues

24 Political Issues Ultimate French victory (1453)

25 Political Issues Spain: Ferdinand and Isabella
Unified Spanish crown (1469) Ferdinand: heir of Aragon, Catalonia Isabella: heir of Castile Completed Reconquista (1492) Ferdinand and Isabella

26 Political Issues

27 Political Issues Religion in Spain Fervent Catholicism
Expelled Jews (1492), Muslims (1504) SPANISH INQUISITION (1478) Tool of State Principal goal: attack “judaizing” among conversos Ferdinand and Isabella

28 Political Issues Questions?

29 The Late Middle Ages Why should we consider this phase of European history as one of disasters? Any parallels to events and crises of 20th and 21st centuries?

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