Scenarios about '17th century Europe'
The 17th century in Europe was a transformative period marked by the Thirty Years' War, scientific revolution, and the rise of absolutist monarchies like Louis XIV's France. This era saw the Peace of Westphalia establish the modern concept of sovereign states, while intellectual developments by figures such as Newton, Descartes, and Locke laid foundations for the Enlightenment. In alternate history scenarios, this century offers rich potential for exploring different outcomes to religious conflicts, colonial expansion, and the balance of power between emerging nation-states.
What If The Habsburgs Lost Power Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Habsburg dynasty's hold on European power collapsed in the early 17th century, dramatically reshaping the political landscape of Europe and altering centuries of geopolitical development.