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Where did the most extensive economic changes take place from the 14th to 16th centuries?

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The 14th cent. through the 16th cent. was a period of economic flux in Europe; the most extensive changes took place in Italy. After the death of Frederick II in 1250, emperors lost power in Italy and throughout Europe; none of Frederick's successors equaled him. Power fell instead into the hands of various popes; after the Great Schism (1378-1415; see Schism, Great ), when three popes held power simultaneously, control returned to secular rulers.

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