The Peace of Westphalia was a series of peace treaties that ended the thirty years war. This treaty involved the Holy Roman Emperor, the kingdom of France, the kingdom of Spain, the Danish empire, and the princes of the Holy Roman Empire. The war was catastrophic, and many died. France emerged as the winner in the end, with considerable land gains. However, the money spent would cause financial difficulty for France, and all countries involved would undergo difficulties, whether they emerged as the winners or the losers.
"This place seems a bit empty. I wonder what happened..."