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The Treaty of Westphalia, 100% Accurate

May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 ~ David Tollen ~ Leave a comment

The 1648 Treaty of Westphalia ended the Wars of the Reformation, laid the foundations for today’s system of nation-states, and drew the key borders of modern Europe. Below is a 100% accurate rendition of the final negotiations.

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