Social and Economic Effects of the Black Death If you lived in Medieval Europe between the years of 1346 to 1352, you witnessed one of the worst natural disasters to hit Europe - the Black Death. The incurable disease swept through towns and villages with frightening speed,killing its victims within a few weeks. read more
Consequences of the Black Death included a series of religious, social, and economic upheavals, which had profound effects on the course of European history. The Black Death was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1347 and 1350 with 30% to 65% of the population killed. read more
Plague; Effects; Social and Economic Effects of the Plague; Social and Economic Effects of the Plague. The plague had large scale social and economic effects, many of which are recorded in the introduction of the Decameron. People abandoned their friends and family, fled cities, and shut themselves off from the world. read more