After the Thirty Years' War, the Habsburg power experienced a significant shift as they lost considerable influence in the Holy Roman Empire. The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 recognized the sovereignty of individual states, diminishing Habsburg authority and leading to the rise of regional powers like France and Sweden. Additionally, the war weakened the Habsburgs financially and militarily, prompting them to focus more on consolidating their diverse territories, particularly in Austria and Hungary, rather than exerting control over the fragmented German states. This shift marked a transition towards a more centralized and hereditary Habsburg dominance in Central Europe, particularly under the rule of Leopold I.
In the years following the Thirty Years War, the Hapsburg Empire expanded to include parts of Hungary and Transylvania. The war's conclusion solidified Habsburg control over these regions, further enhancing their influence in Central Europe. This expansion was part of a broader effort to consolidate power and stabilize the empire after the devastating conflict.
The Thirty Years War concluded with the rise of France as a dominant power in Europe. The war ended with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which not only recognized France's territorial gains but also established its influence in European politics. This shift marked the beginning of France's ascent as a major power, challenging the Habsburgs and altering the balance of power in Europe.
The Thirty Years' War began in 17618 in Bohemia. At that time the Protestants were rebelling against their Hapsburg Catholic rulers. The Protestants elected as their king the Count Palatine of the Rhine who was a Protestant. The armed conflict heated up at its beginning when armies of the Catholic princes and the armies of Spain intervened.
Divided into two parts Hapsburg's Triumphs -Austria, Spain (Hapsburg army) crushed the troops haired by Protestant kings Hapsburg's Defeats -Sweden vs Austria and Spain (Hapsburg army)
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Count Palatine of the Rhine was a Protestant prince. In 1618, Protestants were rebelling against their Catholic Hapsburg rulers. In Bohemia, Protestants elected the Count of Palatine as their king. This triggered the Thirty years' War.
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Most of all it reduce the power of the Habsburgs
First during the Thirty Years' War, they re-conquered Bohemia. The Hapsburgs wiped out Protestantism there and created a new Czech nobility that pledged loyalty to them. Second after the war, the Hapsburg ruler centralized the government and created a standing army. Third, by 1699, the Hapsburgs had retaken Hungary from the Ottoman Empire.
First during the Thirty Years' War, they re-conquered Bohemia. The Hapsburgs wiped out Protestantism there and created a new Czech nobility that pledged loyalty to them. Second after the war, the Hapsburg ruler centralized the government and created a standing army. Third, by 1699, the Hapsburgs had retaken Hungary from the Ottoman Empire.
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Austria and Prussia emerged and rose to power.