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THE FIGHT FOR EUROPEAN DOMINANCE
conflicts between the most important European
monarchies sought to achieve dominance over continent
the Thirty Years' War began
most important conflict of the century
began in the Holy Roman Empire for religious reasons
between Catholics and Protestants
The first phase ended with a Catholic victory
1621
Twelve Years' Truce
Spanish Monarchy and the Dutch Republic ended
Dutch Republic support rebellious Protestants
THE THIRTY YEARS' WAR
was no longer a religious conflict
became a struggle for the Spanish monarchy
struggle for European dominance, France - Spain
Spanish armies began to win battles
after many years of war
Spanish monarchy suffered decisive defeats
Peace of Westphalia was signed in 1648
brought about a number of important changes in Europe
modification of the borders of the Holy Roman Empire
France and Sweden received territories
France and Spanish Monarchy continued the war
Peace of the Pyrenees was signed 1659
end of Hispanic dominance in Europe confirmed
FRENCH RULE
second half of the 17th century
coincided with implementation of absolutist system
resulted in formation of international coalitions
under the reign of Louis XIV
a period of French rule
