Ars disputandi: political communication of early modern diplomats at the Westphalian peace treaties 1643-1649

• Applicant: Dr. Peter Arnold Heuser
• Subject Area: Early Modern History
• Term: from 2011 to 2015
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 202328279

The project (start: 1. Januar 2012) inquires into the strategies of political communication "in actu" used by early modern diplomats during the peace treaties of Westphalia 1643-1649. The focus lies on their rich press propaganda (in leaflets/pamphlets and early newspapers), its integration in and significance for congress communication.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants