Modern World By baldwinhist Period: Oct 1, 1300 to Oct 1, 1975 Modern world Oct 1, 1346 black death Oct 1, 1347 hundred years war Period: Oct 1, 1347 to Oct 1, 1447 hundred years war Period: Oct 3, 1556 to Oct 3, 1598 Most Catholic King: Philip II Period: Oct 3, 1559 to Oct 3, 1589 Hugenots: War in France Oct 3, 1588 spanish armada Oct 3, 1598 Edict of Nantes by Henry IV Oct 3, 1598 Edict of nantes Oct 5, 1603 Eliz dies, James I takes over Oct 3, 1618 30 Years War Holy Roman Empire agst Bohemia (who are Protestants) Oct 3, 1628 English Petition of Right Oct 3, 1642 English Civil War Oct 5, 1659 Cromwell dies, James II returns