Ignited by the conflicting of politics, authority, and religion, the Thirty Years War was a major event in the course of world history. It all began in the Holy Roman Empire when Ferdinand the II began to restrict the religious freedom of his people. The protestants began to rebel against these limitations, resulting in a war that spanned several countries. Countries such as Germany, Sweden, Austria, France, and Spain, all joined this cause of fighting for religious matters. However, it soon turned into a war to keep military resources disabled in other countries. It was not until 1648 that the Peace of Westphalia was established to settle the issues at hand. The war had ended leaving destruction, death, and financial devastation on German soil. This destruction affected Germany until the 1900s. However, in its conclusion, it closed the door on many religious-based wars and opened a new door for what was to come.
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While it was mostly seen in art and literature, it was a reflection of humanity’s ideologies evolving once more with the ever changing movement of individual thought. Coming out of political, spiritual, and educational darkness, culture was consumed with finding a perfect society and government. However, realism reflected that culture was no longer looking for perfection. Instead, it was taking in the present moment and growth of understanding. Men and women began to take in what was really going on and began seeing the harsh and ugly world. Yet, in the reality of life there was beauty and understanding that grew. This surge of realism awakened a more realistic thought concerning religion, politics, and education. Instead of revealing the emotions and opinions, realistic work revealed the real world and the evident truths that it