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Let’s see – Malagasy culture is male dominated, but even in precolonial times women had considerable freedom in comparison to other cultures. They were allowed to own property, make their own money, get an education, and even rule – male or female were allowed to pursue theirown interests...

1794: Prussia-Austria War: continues – Prussia invades several German kingdoms. Persia - Vijayanagara Empire War: for the first time a Persian army battles an army of the Great Raja – victory for Vijayanagara. Russia-Sweden War: concludes – Russian forces return much of the captured...

There are a number of ship building blunders over the ages, however, it was the story of the Swedish warship Vasa (or Wasa) that became the inspiration for the Nathanial North. The construction for both the OTL Wasa and TTL N. North were both largely, in my opinion, built around ego centric...

1793: French Civil War: The Grand Assembly (radicals) begin forcibly conscripting citizens (men, women, children). Feeling the war had gone beyond the fight for social equality, Lafayett continues negotiations with the King to reunite the kingdom – causing a rift between Napoleon and Lafayett...

First of all I wanted to thank any of my readers who voted for me during the Turtledove Awards. It is much appreciated. :D:D Secondly, I am actively working on the next segment (sorry for the delay). It should be ready by next week (most interesting thing in the world right now is probably...

1792 France: the guillotine is developed; King Louis orders it to be used to execute criminals and Assembly loyalist. The Grand Assembly begins to fracture between radicals and moderates: the two camps develop into the Grand Assembly (the radicals) and the Estates Assembly (the moderates)...

Thank you. :o :D So, anyone shed a tear with the passing of Mary Kelly?

Okay, so I didn't get around to posting as often as I thought I would during my holiday - hopefully this post, marking 100 years, will make up for it. __________ 1791 French civil war: although it was Lafayett in command, it was Napoleon who was named as victor when at the Battle of...

Many thanks for all of your interest. I have (finally!) been approved for some downtime - I'll try to get a few posts up over the next two weeks. Next up - 1791, one hundred years of Pirates of Madagascar.

1790: King Washington proposes to the Congress the creation of a new capital, contributed to by every Republic within their new union – he offers his barony of Mt. Vernon as the home of this new capital. Venice-Spanish War: a few engagements, but no major land or sea battles. Treaty terms...

I was unexpectedly called out of country. I will hopefully have time this coming week to put together the next segment. thanks for the enthusiasm and interest. I'll get back to you soon.

I too would like to see the pirates enter the modern era - we will have to wait and see (I don't generally look more than a year or two ahead) As for colonization - not really a pirate thing. There have been other attempts: South America, Caribbean, Sri Lanka, Africa but none of them lasted...

Yes, there will be another yards built - and it will cause just as much drama as the first one (pirates are a very emotional people). Long range cannons are used, just not often, or by everyone. The pirate way, their tactics - at least when it comes to ships - is to 1) get your attention...

1787 England sends its first ship load of prisoners (aboard the HMS Cerberus) to the newly established penal colony in Australia. Irish revolt continues. English-Lunda war: The English army simply cannot be everywhere at once – the loosely defined border is as porous as a sieve. New...

1785 Portugal officially withdraws from administering and protecting their African colonies. England’s African Wars heats back up with a new Lunda alliance with a series of tribes within the British occupied territory. Irish Rebellion continues. King George I of the American Republics...

The writer in me says - Many thanks. :D ....but the pirate in me says - Arrrrr! I've killed men for saying less. Good to know it's still a hit after nearly 20,000 views. Cheers and thanks for the support.

1784: Ottoman-Persian War continues (no great victory had been gained by either side but fearing that rebellious Egypt could be persuaded to join on the side of Persia an Ottoman army was sent to finally end the Egyptian revolt – initial Ottoman success is brought to a halt with the major...

Thank you for your input - there just might be an extra cookie in your stocking. :D

I need a suggestion. Can anyone suggest the name of a French noble (c.1780's) who might take matters into his own hands (gather his own army) if there was word that the king had been killed, nobles were being slaughtered in their beds, and peasants were roaming the countryside.

I thought about having him captured and then ransomed back to England but I decided I wanted him to go down fighting. And they're going to face similar problems because of it.