Title: The myth of 1648
Description: The Treaty of Westphalia in 1648 is widely interpreted as the foundation of modern international relations. Benno Teschke exposes this as a myth. In the process he provides a fresh reinterpretation of the making of modern international relations from the eighth to the 18th century.
Subjects: Politics and government, International relations, Social conditions, History, Foreign relations, The State, Thirty years' war, 1618-1648, Feudalism, europe, Despotism, State, the, Europe, politics and government
Places: Europe
Time periods: 17th century, 1648-1789, 18th century