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Old 05-June-2007, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Damien Evans View Post
Okay, hmm...

Which treaty, or more accurately, which pair of treaties bought together under one name is commonly recognised as beginning the modern era of international relations?
The Peace of Münster and Osnabrück, ending the 30 year's war in 1648. It was the first document stating that although differences were irreconcilable, the means towards their solution should primarily be those of diplomacy.
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