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Chapter III: New Powers, A new world where blood will run.
CHAPTER III:
New Powers, And a New world Where blood will run
1895-1900:
Italy:
after the victory in Ethiopia the Italian nation would experience a wave of nationalistic pride, as the crown of Ethiopia's was too many Italians a sign of a new great empire. this would also have an interesting effect in Ethiopia especially after the war was over and the Italians that did not choose to stay or were assigned to Ethiopia went home. with the lack of a stronger military presence to occupy the whole of Ethiopia and suppress resistance led too a reinforcement of the loyal elite. as the few Italian administrators in the new colony had too rely on them more and more too not just help maintain control but too just perform needed administrative duties. this led too with the king and parliaments blessing they set up an informal system within the colonies where the local elite were given control of the governance of the colonies as long as they kept the peace, protected Italian citizens and businesses. This system while a lot like the other empires protectorates though there were a few key differences. In many senses they were much greatly integrated into the greater empires economy such as the growing business ventures and establishment of exploitative plantations and mines which the mother country searched all over for. This was however, another tool as one of the main financial backers of these ventures were the local elites. Many historians would liken their actions too selling themselves and their nation to the devil were they will never be free. This was not seen at the time as they grew rich and influential practically running the colonies for the Italians who did not bother them as long as the immigrants were safe and the money kept flowing. this quick pacification and exploitation of Ethiopia would eventually catch the eyes of the other powers as Italy made more and more money. A perception of Italian success started too form of Italian efficiency which fuelled an ego a lust for a greater empire. this was evident in the colonies where the nation begun massive funding of works such as an extensive railway network too support the growing business. they would also have success in directing many immigrants to the new colony rather than places like america. the money they begun too make a difference as Italy quickly had more resources and more cash too burn which spurred economic growth
This would also have immense effects on the popularity of the king as it hit an all time high bolstering his position as conquer the one who forged the empire. however, this would place the king with the very liberal government as he continued to use this popularity to flex his power though never in a way too effect the general governance of the nation.
Spain:
one such case is supporting his nephew Emauele the I in his rule which would help stave off revolution especially while the conflict with america who sought to revive the failing revolution in cuba and resistance in the philippines. though the army saw some success spain was much more prepared then first inticepated and was heavily supported by the italians. with the king having a seemingly good knack for warfare. it soon became appearant that if america had intervened any earlier while the cuban resistance was in full force the likely hood of victory would of been far greater however, without support from the local populace who was growing tired of conflict and saw it as futile the america advancement stalled. eventually both sides could not go on longer spain had spent vast funds and could no longer afford war while the war in america which was expected to be far shorter had turned unpopular with anti imperial factions using this as an example of its failure. as such peace was to be signed. the agreement would see the establishment of the colonies as dominion states within the spainish empire and would be economically tied to the motherland. this was to in an attempt to placate the cubans and for the americans to claim that freedom for the cubans had been achieved even though in all practicallity it had done very little. another was the free trade with the dominions as well as the american annexation of guam and other smaller islands
Russia:
After the accession of Nicholas the II Russia was an uneventful place and the grand arena of Europe in these early years he very much was a carbon copy of his father shutting down any political reform and pushing economic reform. his coronation saw a great tragedy of khodynka after his coronation some took it as a bad omen. though this was soothed by Nicholas's reaction for rather than attending the ball for his coronation he spent the night in deep pray for the victims and offered an official condolence.
(in OTL because the ball was more than just a celebration of his accession but of the formal establishment of alliance with France he was pushed to go so not too insult the french here he does not have that fear so goes with that original plan) this action to many in Russia when news got out of his lack of appearance at the ball struck a cord with the people who took this symbol as a suggestion that they had received a more caring tsar than his father. though his economic build up was not that fast as hoped without extensive loans which was believed the French could offer, as the Germans were unable to offer in such large quantity meant that the overall industrialisation was sluggish process especially without Alexander the III at the helm. though the empire would receive money through other means that was the immense wealth earned by supplying Germany with raw materials for their growing economy. in many cases this lead to the explosion of infrastructure in the western half of the empire as they built more mines, farms, railways and roads just too keep up with demand of the Germans. some economist and historians would say this was more beneficial as it brought the cash without the debt. but as they built more too accommodate need it led too greater supply therefore cheaper prices leading too Germany buy more Russian goods. this would lead too a sizeable economic boom. along with direct the profits too support this business the tsar skimmed the top of the cash too fund Russia's own business. on foreign policy Russia begun pushing their influence in central Asia more and more antagonising the British
Germany:
while its allies saw the beginning of a dark time as in 1898 saw the death of their beloved chancellor Bismark who saw the foundation of the great German empire. though there was a knock on effect with his death came the unleashing of kaiser Wilhelm who previously had his ambitions blocked by Bismark such as that of a colonial empire and navy to truly rival Britain. therefore with his the great path that Germany saw the path it had been following was all of a sudden changed from happy neutrality in British affairs to full scale rival as Wilhelm would place large funding into the navy. at first Britain while angry Germany would try to challenge Britain leading them too support France more than ever before, they believed that Germany had started too late too ever really challenge Britain in any meaningful way that they should of started years ago. though as many historians and even some admiralty and economists pointed out at the time this Germany was in one of its largest economic booms ever being fuelled by more incredibly cheap Russian goods than ever before and this connection was not one that Britain could starve out. this meant while Britain ad been producing for longer the rate that the Germans could produce their ships completely stunned their rivals as they would begin to catch up though by the time the British realised this it was too late.
Britain:
in man aspects at the start of this decade while a bit worried with the league were hopeful that it would not become a matter too fear though they would come too realise that this was there greatest mistake. first it was Italy who they backed in Ethiopia they would quickly regret as Italy saw Ethiopia as a boost too the wolf's hunger as they begun large exploitation fuelling economic growth which they begun too wield too obtain a more dominant position in the med this greatly annoyed Britain greatly especially as Italy begun build more of a navy than ever, this was made worse with Russia who begun too directly challenge Britain in the great game. this would fuel many's desire too join the entente too place these powers back in their place. what would really push Britain would be Germany beginning a naval expansion which would quick off a massive arms race between the two
Entente:
the entente would have a rather uneventful time until the latter half as the continued aggressive policies of the members of the league would push Britain into putting some of its wait behind the entente. this successes would secure large investment especially for Austria from the British power this saw a sizeable economic growth for the powers but for France who was already an industrial growth was no where as significant though the access to there respective colonial empires provided a greater resource pool and further connections with america. However, the real deal breaker was British assistance in french naval program for more and better ships. this was in reaction to the more naval focus that the league begun too take believe that by bolstering France they could widen the gap of naval dominance that league would have too overcome in case of war with Britain. France would happily agree too British assistance.
New Powers, And a New world Where blood will run
1895-1900:
Italy:
after the victory in Ethiopia the Italian nation would experience a wave of nationalistic pride, as the crown of Ethiopia's was too many Italians a sign of a new great empire. this would also have an interesting effect in Ethiopia especially after the war was over and the Italians that did not choose to stay or were assigned to Ethiopia went home. with the lack of a stronger military presence to occupy the whole of Ethiopia and suppress resistance led too a reinforcement of the loyal elite. as the few Italian administrators in the new colony had too rely on them more and more too not just help maintain control but too just perform needed administrative duties. this led too with the king and parliaments blessing they set up an informal system within the colonies where the local elite were given control of the governance of the colonies as long as they kept the peace, protected Italian citizens and businesses. This system while a lot like the other empires protectorates though there were a few key differences. In many senses they were much greatly integrated into the greater empires economy such as the growing business ventures and establishment of exploitative plantations and mines which the mother country searched all over for. This was however, another tool as one of the main financial backers of these ventures were the local elites. Many historians would liken their actions too selling themselves and their nation to the devil were they will never be free. This was not seen at the time as they grew rich and influential practically running the colonies for the Italians who did not bother them as long as the immigrants were safe and the money kept flowing. this quick pacification and exploitation of Ethiopia would eventually catch the eyes of the other powers as Italy made more and more money. A perception of Italian success started too form of Italian efficiency which fuelled an ego a lust for a greater empire. this was evident in the colonies where the nation begun massive funding of works such as an extensive railway network too support the growing business. they would also have success in directing many immigrants to the new colony rather than places like america. the money they begun too make a difference as Italy quickly had more resources and more cash too burn which spurred economic growth
This would also have immense effects on the popularity of the king as it hit an all time high bolstering his position as conquer the one who forged the empire. however, this would place the king with the very liberal government as he continued to use this popularity to flex his power though never in a way too effect the general governance of the nation.
Spain:
one such case is supporting his nephew Emauele the I in his rule which would help stave off revolution especially while the conflict with america who sought to revive the failing revolution in cuba and resistance in the philippines. though the army saw some success spain was much more prepared then first inticepated and was heavily supported by the italians. with the king having a seemingly good knack for warfare. it soon became appearant that if america had intervened any earlier while the cuban resistance was in full force the likely hood of victory would of been far greater however, without support from the local populace who was growing tired of conflict and saw it as futile the america advancement stalled. eventually both sides could not go on longer spain had spent vast funds and could no longer afford war while the war in america which was expected to be far shorter had turned unpopular with anti imperial factions using this as an example of its failure. as such peace was to be signed. the agreement would see the establishment of the colonies as dominion states within the spainish empire and would be economically tied to the motherland. this was to in an attempt to placate the cubans and for the americans to claim that freedom for the cubans had been achieved even though in all practicallity it had done very little. another was the free trade with the dominions as well as the american annexation of guam and other smaller islands
Russia:
After the accession of Nicholas the II Russia was an uneventful place and the grand arena of Europe in these early years he very much was a carbon copy of his father shutting down any political reform and pushing economic reform. his coronation saw a great tragedy of khodynka after his coronation some took it as a bad omen. though this was soothed by Nicholas's reaction for rather than attending the ball for his coronation he spent the night in deep pray for the victims and offered an official condolence.
(in OTL because the ball was more than just a celebration of his accession but of the formal establishment of alliance with France he was pushed to go so not too insult the french here he does not have that fear so goes with that original plan) this action to many in Russia when news got out of his lack of appearance at the ball struck a cord with the people who took this symbol as a suggestion that they had received a more caring tsar than his father. though his economic build up was not that fast as hoped without extensive loans which was believed the French could offer, as the Germans were unable to offer in such large quantity meant that the overall industrialisation was sluggish process especially without Alexander the III at the helm. though the empire would receive money through other means that was the immense wealth earned by supplying Germany with raw materials for their growing economy. in many cases this lead to the explosion of infrastructure in the western half of the empire as they built more mines, farms, railways and roads just too keep up with demand of the Germans. some economist and historians would say this was more beneficial as it brought the cash without the debt. but as they built more too accommodate need it led too greater supply therefore cheaper prices leading too Germany buy more Russian goods. this would lead too a sizeable economic boom. along with direct the profits too support this business the tsar skimmed the top of the cash too fund Russia's own business. on foreign policy Russia begun pushing their influence in central Asia more and more antagonising the British
Germany:
while its allies saw the beginning of a dark time as in 1898 saw the death of their beloved chancellor Bismark who saw the foundation of the great German empire. though there was a knock on effect with his death came the unleashing of kaiser Wilhelm who previously had his ambitions blocked by Bismark such as that of a colonial empire and navy to truly rival Britain. therefore with his the great path that Germany saw the path it had been following was all of a sudden changed from happy neutrality in British affairs to full scale rival as Wilhelm would place large funding into the navy. at first Britain while angry Germany would try to challenge Britain leading them too support France more than ever before, they believed that Germany had started too late too ever really challenge Britain in any meaningful way that they should of started years ago. though as many historians and even some admiralty and economists pointed out at the time this Germany was in one of its largest economic booms ever being fuelled by more incredibly cheap Russian goods than ever before and this connection was not one that Britain could starve out. this meant while Britain ad been producing for longer the rate that the Germans could produce their ships completely stunned their rivals as they would begin to catch up though by the time the British realised this it was too late.
Britain:
in man aspects at the start of this decade while a bit worried with the league were hopeful that it would not become a matter too fear though they would come too realise that this was there greatest mistake. first it was Italy who they backed in Ethiopia they would quickly regret as Italy saw Ethiopia as a boost too the wolf's hunger as they begun large exploitation fuelling economic growth which they begun too wield too obtain a more dominant position in the med this greatly annoyed Britain greatly especially as Italy begun build more of a navy than ever, this was made worse with Russia who begun too directly challenge Britain in the great game. this would fuel many's desire too join the entente too place these powers back in their place. what would really push Britain would be Germany beginning a naval expansion which would quick off a massive arms race between the two
Entente:
the entente would have a rather uneventful time until the latter half as the continued aggressive policies of the members of the league would push Britain into putting some of its wait behind the entente. this successes would secure large investment especially for Austria from the British power this saw a sizeable economic growth for the powers but for France who was already an industrial growth was no where as significant though the access to there respective colonial empires provided a greater resource pool and further connections with america. However, the real deal breaker was British assistance in french naval program for more and better ships. this was in reaction to the more naval focus that the league begun too take believe that by bolstering France they could widen the gap of naval dominance that league would have too overcome in case of war with Britain. France would happily agree too British assistance.
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