Scenarios about 'thirty years war'
The Thirty Years' War was a devastating European conflict fought primarily in Central Europe from 1618 to 1648, originating as a religious struggle between Protestant and Catholic states within the Holy Roman Empire. It gradually evolved into a broader political contest involving most European powers, resulting in approximately eight million casualties and fundamentally reshaping the continent's political map through the Peace of Westphalia, which established principles of state sovereignty that remain influential in international relations.
What If The Catholic Counter-Reformation Succeeded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Catholic Church's Counter-Reformation efforts reversed Protestant gains and reestablished Catholic dominance across Europe, dramatically reshaping Western civilization.
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.
What If The Holy Roman Empire Became a Centralized State?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Holy Roman Empire overcame its decentralized nature to become a unified power comparable to France or England, dramatically reshaping European and world history.
What If The Peace of Westphalia Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the treaties of Westphalia failed in 1648, potentially altering the development of the modern state system, religious tolerance, and international relations as we know them.