Westphalian Sovereignty Explained
The Peace of Westphalia established the principle of sovereignty, asserting that countries have autonomy within their borders, free from external interference. This shift marked a decline in the papacy's political influence, as exemplified by Pope Innocent X's vehement rejection of the treaties. While the concept evolved over time, it fundamentally changed international relations, particularly in the context of colonialism, where former colonies sought legal equality with their colonizers.In this clip
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