Recent content by TimTurner

Long live the House of Clay. Long may they reign!

Lots of questions.

Makes sense.

I was not aware of either fact actually. But thanks for informing me. In the end though I guess I'm thinking, all these conflicting claims are going to make a fight inevitable because that's just how these situations tend to develop into...

Hmm. All this seems to show that a fight is inevitable at least.

How much did the partitions actually decrease the practical independence of Poland?

How does that impact things?

The schlazta probably got unrealistic expectations from him...really unrealistic expectations...

Hmm, given this, they'll act even more insufferably proud ITTL if the partitions don't happen.

What factors would the English king possibly consider in how he assesses the situation in France?

"Who wants a slice of PLC Pizza? Only the most powerful Germans and the most powerful Russian are able to apply, this is an exclusive offer!"

Thanks for all this informative stuff. It might be better from the foreign courts' POV if the Polish nobles feel that they have more independence than they actually do...

Would be cool to see his reaction to all of this, yeah. An alliance between two kings would be quite a sight!

"Three words are all I need to explain my power triumphing over my lords: divide, and, conquer" Phillip, probably

The nobility being divided is good to see. All the more ability for divide-and-rule from the French royal court.