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: Significant manuscripts from this period include the Illuminated Chronicle (c. 1360) and the Speculum Humanae Salvationis (1379).

The late 14th century, specifically the years , was a transformative era defined by the aftermath of the Black Death and the subsequent shifts in European society, economy, and art. Society and Economy After the Plague [1351-1400]

: This era was a precursor to the "Military Revolution." European states began refining the use of artillery, firearms, and fortifications , giving them a comparative advantage in violence well before the 1800s. Art and Illuminated Manuscripts : Significant manuscripts from this period include the