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    The Thirty Years' War was a devastating 17th century conflict in Europe between Catholics and Protestants that began as a religious war but expanded to include political and territorial disputes. Lasting from 1618 to 1648, the war overwhelmed the Holy Roman Empire and neighboring regions, taking a heavy civilian toll. The Treaty of Westphalia ended the war in 1648, introducing the concept of state sovereignty and laying the foundation for modern international diplomacy and relations based on peaceful coexistence between independent states.

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    The Thirty Years' War was a devastating 17th century conflict in Europe between Catholics and Protestants that began as a religious war but expanded to include political and territorial disputes. Lasting from 1618 to 1648, the war overwhelmed the Holy Roman Empire and neighboring regions, taking a heavy civilian toll. The Treaty of Westphalia ended the war in 1648, introducing the concept of state sovereignty and laying the foundation for modern international diplomacy and relations based on peaceful coexistence between independent states.

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    The Thirty Years' War

    The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) was a devastating conflict in Europe, initially rooted in religious
    tensions between Catholics and Protestants. The Treaty of Westphalia, signed in 1648, ended the war. It
    introduced the idea of sovereignty, recognizing the authority of individual states within Europe. This
    treaty laid the foundation for modern international relations, emphasizing diplomacy and peaceful
    coexistence among nations.

    BACKGROUND - It began in 1618 when Protestant nobles in Bohemia rebelled against the Catholic
    Habsburg ruler, Ferdinand II. The conflict spread throughout the Holy Roman Empire and overwhelmed
    neighboring regions. The conflict took a heavy toll on civilian people, that resulted in many who perished
    because of violence, disease, and famine.

    CAUSES OF THE WAR

    Religious issues: The religious divide between Catholics, Lutherans, and Calvinists created an atmosphere
    of suspicion and hostility.

    Dynastic Motivations: France and Sweden, sought to gain influence and territory within the Holy Roman
    Empire. They used religious conflicts as a pretext for intervention.

    RESULT

    Estbanlishment of diplomacy, international relations and the concept of the modern day nation state

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