Germany in the early modern period

The German-speaking states in the early modern period (1500–1618) were divided politically and religiously. They all suffered greatly in the Thirty Years War (1618–1699). Catholic Austria and Lutheran Prussia were the major players.

Germany in the early modern period

The German-speaking states in the early modern period (1500–1618) were divided politically and religiously. They all suffered greatly in the Thirty Years War (1618–1699). Catholic Austria and Lutheran Prussia were the major players.