a period of unprecedented population growth that had started circa 1050. Although some believe growth had already been slowing down for a few decades, the famine was undoubtedly a clear end of high population growth. The Great Famine later had consequences for future events in the 14th century, such as the Black Death, when an already weakened population would be struck again. See also Popular revolts in late-medieval Europe List of famines Notes Further reading Aberth, John From the Brink of the Apocalypse: Confronting Famine, Plague, War and Death in the Later Middle Ages, 2000, Chapter 1, dealing with the Great Famine, is available online. (The first book on the subject, it is the most comprehensive treatment.) Kershaw, Ian, "The Great Famine and Agrarian Crisis in England 1315–1322", Past & Present, 59, pp. 3–50 (May 1973). Available online from JSTOR. Second most widely cited article. Lucas, Henry S. "The great European Famine of 1315–7", Speculum, Vol. 5, No. 4. (Oct., 1930), pp. 343–377. Available online from JSTOR. The first (in English) and most widely cited article on the Great Famine. (general audience) Famines in Europe 1310s in Europe Medieval society 14th-century health disasters 14th-century famines Volcanic winters Incidents of cannibalism Cannibalism in Europe