1618-1619

The years 1618-1619 mark the beginning of the Thirty Years’ War, a major conflict in Central Europe mainly involving Protestant and Catholic states within the Holy Roman Empire. Tensions escalated when Protestant nobles in Bohemia rebelled against Catholic Habsburg rulers, leading to violent clashes. This localized unrest quickly spread, drawing in other European powers and transforming into a larger, devastating war that lasted until 1648. The period was characterized by religious conflict, shifting alliances, and significant political upheaval, deeply impacting the political and religious landscape of Europe.