A common idea is that Emperor Ferdinand III was stripped of power, and said power was given to the rulers of the Imperial estates. The extent to which Ferdinand's power was diminished is now challenged by modern research, with some saying that the Ferdinand's loss of influence was overstated by older literature. The emperor still maintained significant power in the Imperial Diet, for example, and the Habsburg position before 1618 was not necessarily that strong either.
A common idea is that Emperor Ferdinand III was stripped of power and said power was given to the rulers of the Imperial estates The extent to which Ferdinand's power was diminished is now challenged by modern research with some saying that the Ferdinand's loss of influence was overstated by older literature The emperor still maintained significant power in the Imperial Diet for example and the Habsburg position before 1618 was not necessarily that strong either