1648

Definition

1648 is the year in which the Peace of Westphalia was signed, effectively ending most religious warfare in Central Europe.

Analogy

Think of 1648 as a giant "pause" button that stopped the fighting between different religious groups in Central Europe, bringing peace to the region.

Related terms

Peace of Westphalia: The Peace of Westphalia was a series of treaties signed in 1648 that ended the Thirty Years' War and established new principles for international relations.

Religious Warfare: Religious warfare refers to conflicts or wars that are primarily motivated by religious differences. It involves violence and hostilities between different religious groups or factions.

Central Europe: Central Europe refers to the region located in the heart of mainland Europe. It includes countries such as Germany, Austria, Poland, and Hungary.