Was most of what now is Germany called Germany during the 30 years war? Was it called something else? Did people really remember all the tiny little states that were in constant change?
>>1931029
Deutsch was used for everyone speaking a German dialect, there was not a national identity, but a cultural one.
>>1931037
So the area would be referred to as "Deutchland" then?
>>1931042
The term "In Teutschen Landen" was used, but as a moniker for a cultural area, not a political one.
>>1931053
I see. Thank you for answering!
>>1931029
Living in northern Germany during the 30 years war must have been hell on Earth
>>1931130
East of Lübeck, yes
>>1931139
Another war that Switzerland managed to keep out. Impressive!
>>1931143
>keep out
their mercenaries were highly paid and obtained an enormous amount of loot, it was the foundation of their banking system
>>1931130
Yes
The Swedish armies alone may have destroyed up to 2,000 castles, 18,000 villages, and 1,500 towns in Germany, one-third of all German towns.
Once a viking always a viking
>>1931143
They swore eternal neutrality after getting BTFO'd by France.