The Black Death. The Mongol conquests. The journeys of Marco Polo
The late Middle Ages experienced significant changes due to events like the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War, which led to demographic, social, and political transformations. The period marked the decline of feudalism and the Church's authority, influencing the development of modern European society. Additionally, the fragmentation of the Mongol Empire in Asia contributed to instability and change in that region as well.
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