How the Plantagenets forged the English state
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Economic and Political Dynamics in Medieval England
The chapter explores the economic and demographic conditions of 13th and 14th century England, highlighting disparities between nobility and peasants. It discusses the impact of factors like the Black Death and government intervention on the economy, labor market, and society, emphasizing the importance of effective political leadership during the Plantagenet rule amidst murder, civil war, and pandemic. The significance of individual political leaders in shaping historical events, the evolution of the concept of the common good, and the development of structures like Parliament in England are also discussed in the context of this period.
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