| Summary: | The a1m of this diplom a work is focused on description of the Silesian territorial structure and explication of the process of Reformation and CounterReformation in particular Silesian duchies during the period of 17th and 18th century. In the Middle Ages, Silesia was divided among many independent duchies ruled by a cadet branches of the Piast dynasty. In the 17th century Silesia consisted of 16 feudal duchies and immediate principalities below czech king' s governments. The emperor gaye immediate principalities to catholic nobilities (Auersperg, Liechtenstein, Lobkowicz etc.) during the 17th century and by this way he consolidated his power in Silesia. The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century to ok an early hold in Silesia, and most inhabitants became Lutheran. The Habsburgs were devotees of Catholic Church and they were decided to implement politic of Counter-Reformation in whole Silesia. Especially after the end of the Thirty Years' War with the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648, the Habsburgs greatly encouraged Catholicism and succeeded in reconverting population of immediate principalities. The religious conflicts led many Silesian Protestants to seek refuge in Saxony and Polland. Foreign rulers from Saxony, Brandenburg and Sweden often intervened on behalf of Silesian Protestants. In spite of this...
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