If you're concerned about economic downturn due to societal shutdown during a pandemic, welcome to life in 14th-century Europe. The Black Death ravaged towns overnight and left local economies stunned for months, even years afterward. Stuff your cash into your mattress and see how the Black Death crippled the economy after the death toll waned. This video is episode four from the series An Economic History of the World Since 1400, presented by Donald J. Harreld Learn more about historical economics at wondrium.com/youtube 0:00 The Black Death and End Times Biblical Prophecies 2:21 Little Ice Age Leads to War and Famine 5:53 Great Famine Results in Mass Starvation 8:53 Destruction of Agricultural Wealth Becomes War Tactic 12:22 Hundred Years War Further Devastates Europe 15:13 Plague Emerges in China and Spread by Rodents 19:34 How Pneumonic, Septicemic, and Bubonic Plague Differ 23:12 Plague Travels Across Europe Along Trade Routes 28:17 Black Death Restructures Society and Economy ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.Thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #BlackDeath #Economics #PandemicAftermath

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