The Thirty Years’ War: everything you wanted to know
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Origins of the Thirty Years' War
This chapter examines the complex political and religious tensions that led to the Thirty Years' War, emphasizing the role of the Habsburgs' weakened authority. The defenestration of Prague is highlighted as a pivotal event that dramatically escalated the conflict between nobles and the ruling powers.
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