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The Protestant Union, also known as the Evangelical Union, was a coalition of Protestant German states formed in 1608 in response to the growing power of the Catholic League and the increasing influence of the Habsburgs within the Holy Roman Empire. This alliance was a significant political and military force during the early 17th century, playing a crucial role in the complex religious and political landscape of the period. | The Protestant Union, also known as the Evangelical Union, was a coalition of Protestant German states formed in 1608 in response to the growing power of the Catholic League and the increasing influence of the Habsburgs within the Holy Roman Empire. This alliance was a significant political and military force during the early 17th century, playing a crucial role in the complex religious and political landscape of the period. | ||
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=== Formation and Objectives === | === Formation and Objectives === | ||