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Period: Jan 1, 1300 to
1300-1600
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Sep 6, 1328
Hundred Years' War began
Hundred Years' War began because descendants of the King of England wanted to rule France, aswell. It started when the French King had no children. He then passed away leaving the throne to no offspring of his. -
Jan 1, 1440
Johann Gutenberg
Johann Gutenberg created a printing press that included new ways of technology. This made books possible to be published quickly. The books were also cheap so unwealthy people can purchase them. -
Sep 6, 1453
Hundred Years' War ended
The cities grew largely after the war. -
Jan 1, 1455
Bible made from printng press
The Bible was made from the printing press in 1455. It was the first full sized book published by the printing press. The printing press tought people who were unwealthy enough to afford an education. The printing press was mainly religious works -
Jan 1, 1494
French king claimed the throne of Naples
This king's name was Charles VIII.Since he was the king of southern Italy, he invaded the northern problem. italian artists moved to northern Europe for a safer living enviorment. -
Jan 1, 1509
Erasmus
Erasmus wrote a book called, The Praise of Folly. It got the attention of greedy merchants, heartsick lovers, pompous priests, and more. He believed that all should study the Bible. -
Jan 1, 1558
The Elizabethan Age Began
This name "Elizibethan Age" was named after Queen Elizabeth I. She was a well educated queen amd spoke four different languages. She supported the development of English art at literature. -
Jan 1, 1564
William Shakespeare's work in London
William Shakespeare was a Rennaissance writer who wrote many poems and plays. His plays were classics that are still popular today. Some plays are Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Julius Caeser.
