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Peace of Westphalia (1648) - Part 3: Drawing the Borders of Modern Europe

Peace of Westphalia (1648) - Part 3: Drawing the Borders of Modern Europe

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In this episode, we examine the terms of the Peace of Westphalia and how the treaties redrew the political map of Europe after the Thirty Years’ War and the Eighty Years’ War.


Discover how the recognition of state sovereignty, the independence of the Dutch Republic and the Swiss Confederation, and territorial gains for France and Sweden reshaped the balance of power across the continent.


These agreements would lay the foundation of the modern international order and establish new principles for diplomacy, religious tolerance, and relations between sovereign states.


Explore the full Peace of Westphalia agreement in its historical context:

https://thetreatyarchive.com/treaty/peace-of-westphalia


The Treaty Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, dedicated to exploring the history of global peace treaties and diplomatic agreements that shaped the modern world.

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