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By the close of the 15th century Europe had witnessed the rise of the great Nation -States: France, Britain, German (Holy Roman Empire), Italy (Italian City-States) and Spain. Choose one of these nations and discuss the similarities and difference of that nation as it existed by the close of the 15th century, and as it exists today in the 21st century.

Include in your answer the following areas:

• Geographical boundaries
• Government
• Education 
• Church -State relations