The Peace of Westphalia (1648) marked the end of the Thirty Years’ War and is widely considered the foundation of the modern international system.
In this episode, we explore the origins of the conflict that devastated Central Europe and led to one of the most important diplomatic agreements in world history.
Discover how the Holy Roman Empire, France, and Sweden entered negotiations that would ultimately reshape sovereignty, statehood, and the balance of power across Europe.
Explore the full Peace of Westphalia agreement in its historical context:
https://thetreatyarchive.com/treaty/peace-of-westphalia
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