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Research and Science Today Supplement 2/2014

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The paper explores the historical evolution of political borders in Europe from the end of the Middle Ages to the Modern Era, highlighting the processes of border demarcation and the legal frameworks that established territorial sovereignty. It examines the significance of natural elements in border delineation, the role of witnesses and legal documentation in establishing borders, and introduces the concept of 'fines publici', delineating public territorial boundaries as distinct from private property. The analysis sheds light on the intricate interplay of legal, political, and geographical factors that shaped nation-states and their borders during a transformative historical period.