danielsantiago45
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Jesus christ, hope that Carlos V has more luck and sense than Ferdinand the Pathetic and Carlos the Impotent. Spain must hold on!
Surely it isn't that hard to improve on OTL Spain's 19th-century leadership?Jesus christ, hope that Carlos V has more luck and sense than Ferdinand the Pathetic and Carlos the Impotent. Spain must hold on!
A very low was set by Ferdinand, the worst king Spain has ever known, even worse than Carlos II.Surely it isn't that hard to improve on OTL Spain's 19th-century leadership?
I find it hilarious that he's remembered as both "the Desired" and "the Felon King".A very low was set by Ferdinand, the worst king Spain has ever known, even worse than Carlos II.
Remarkably low bar to clear, albeit one exacerbated by Infante Carlos.Surely it isn't that hard to improve on OTL Spain's 19th-century leadership?
Francisco shared his brother’s attitudes on inheritances for the most part, so it’d require Carlos having an “accident” to get him formal power in MadridHere's hoping for Francisco to get the throne and put Spain back in order, things are gonna get worse before they get better so at least having someone half competent will help fair through the storm better.
I have a more nuanced view on Carlos than most; he had a very strict moral code regarding succession which to his credit kept him at an arms length from most intrigues in the Spanish court against both his father and brother until the Pragmatic Sanction, which he viewed as illegal. Beyond that he was a fairly unexceptional man; not as dumb as Ferdinand, but hardly a talent of any kind. That said he didn’t seem to have any particularly strong political opinions on domestic or foreign policy beyond how absolute primogeniture was the best thing ever so he’d have been swayable to do all kinds of things for good or ill. Not sure if that makes him a pragmatist, since that’s not the word I’d use for someone so rigid and devoutly reactionary in many ways.One can only hope, but hey, religious piety does not always translate to horrid kingship. Look at Joao III of Portugal, he was known as "The Pious", his religious devotion matching Carlos and he was a good king.
You either die a hero or live long enough to be the villain!I find it hilarious that he's remembered as both "the Desired" and "the Felon King".
I was wondering why Monroe wasn't President. And I bet Andrew Jackson's court-martialing will only make him more popular with the war-hawks... after all, all he was doing was trying to push the USA southward into Florida (in their eyes anyway).
The Spanish Empire does a a slim chance to hold on! specially with French support since Fernando el Patetico y Carlos el Patetico are no longer in the picture.I have a more nuanced view on Carlos than most; he had a very strict moral code regarding succession which to his credit kept him at an arms length from most intrigues in the Spanish court against both his father and brother until the Pragmatic Sanction, which he viewed as illegal. Beyond that he was a fairly unexceptional man; not as dumb as Ferdinand, but hardly a talent of any kind. That said he didn’t seem to have any particularly strong political opinions on domestic or foreign policy beyond how absolute primogeniture was the best thing ever so he’d have been swayable to do all kinds of things for good or ill. Not sure if that makes him a pragmatist, since that’s not the word I’d use for someone so rigid and devoutly reactionary in many ways.
Basically I’ve never seen a Carlos V TL done well, certainly not in a Napoleonic victory POD, so I’m interested in how that would pan out.
yes, at least to keep part of the empireThe Spanish Empire does a a slim chance to hold on! specially with French support since Fernando el Patetico y Carlos el Patetico are no longer in the picture.
That’ll be coming up soon!Interesting Devolepments for the USA.
Although i have to admit that i'm waiting for Napoleon to rule his empire normally.
Awesome, and here are some names that the french people would have granted Napoleon "The Great", "Charlemagne's Heir", "The Eagle of France", "Conqueror of Europe", "Scourge of Britain, Prussia and Austria".That’ll be coming up soon!
The Bane of Kings and Emperors.Awesome, and here are some names that the french people would have granted Napoleon "The Great", "Charlemagne's Heir", "The Eagle of France", "Conqueror of Europe", "Scourge of Britain, Prussia and Austria".
Maybe he's call The Second Father of Europe? Both in TTL and OTL his presence has affected Europe. This one will be more long lasting.Awesome, and here are some names that the french people would have granted Napoleon "The Great", "Charlemagne's Heir", "The Eagle of France", "Conqueror of Europe", "Scourge of Britain, Prussia and Austria".
Not bad at all, but i implied that with him beign the true heir of Charlemagne.Maybe he's call The Second Father of Europe? Both in TTL and OTL his presence has affected Europe. This one will be more long lasting.
The only thing he needs is sons to fight amongst one another to gain complete control of the empire. I'm sure the British would pounce at the chance.Not bad at all, but i implied that with him beign the true heir of Charlemagne.