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| From the feudal states of the Middle Ages, regions of Europe emerged as strong, centralized nations. France led the way after its triumph over the Holy Roman Empire in the Thirty Years’ War in 1648. Through the efforts of Cardinal Richelieu, France emerged as the first great world power. | ||||||
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