How about if Juarez accepts a transitional position to see a Maximilian abdication and guarantee him safe passage to Vera Cruz to return to Austria and then restore of the republic. That would be the best deal Maximilian could get from Juarez. And don't forget, the French will still be gone, and the United States is still recognizing Juarez and not Maximilian.I just don't see it happening, Juarez warned what he would do to collaborators when he was forced to abandon Mexico City. Maximilian did about as well as he could in getting ex-President Miramon as one of his generals and adopting the grandson of Emperor Iturbide I.
And let's face it, the Black Decree did NOT help the situation any. Nor was Napoleon III's less-than-useful support, especially pulling out the Army just when Maximilian needed it the most.
Maximilian could have made the offer but I just don't see Juarez accepting it...
How about if Juarez accepts a transitional position to see a Maximilian abdication and guarantee him safe passage to Vera Cruz to return to Austria and then restore of the republic. That would be the best deal Maximilian could get from Juarez. And don't forget, the French will still be gone, and the United States is still recognizing Juarez and not Maximilian.
While I think Max was an alright guy, he did give land to Confederates. Just saying that now, as it does point to him having... I don't know. Rebels are good country but not another? Anyways, perhaps get some big scandal going, where it was shown the Max was lied to and was tricked, not being told he was losing his titles and ranks in Europe until after he left. While some referendums on the monarchy might be seen as a good way to go about things by some of us in the present day, I imagine their would be a lot of intimidation and difficulty in setting up polling stations down there, as well as no one believing it would be fair or recognizing the results if they were sketchy.
Does anyone know what Max thought of Juarez anyways? And I feel if there is a monarchy it just means more independence movements. I also see other Latin American countries being concerned. There would also be a rather large change to Mexican politics (I mean besides there being a king) as they would be moving form presidential elections to parliamentary ones.
History shows that monarchs and family relationships don't always work together. The War of Spanish Succession, Austrian and French monarchs were first cousins whose mothers were sisters. World War I, the Kaiser and George V were first cousins, (Empress Frederick and Edward VII were brother sister, and they were both grandsons of Queen Victoria) and Nicholas II got no benefit looking to his first cousin George V, (their mother were sisters who were close to each other), when he needed a place to go into exile after his abdication during the Russian Revolution. George V was instrumental in denying him a place of exile, and we know what happened afterwards.Not all Latin countries,Brazil would be ok with a Mexican monarchy,even more because theyer monarchs are cousins.
So everything leads to the same point: ASB
Then in that alternative story, it should be made clear that it is highly unlikely that such an alliance would have occurred.![]()
History shows that monarchs and family relationships don't always work together. The War of Spanish Succession, Austrian and French monarchs were first cousins whose mothers were sisters. World War I, the Kaiser and George V were first cousins, (Empress Frederick and Edward VII were brother sister, and they were both grandsons of Queen Victoria) and Nicholas II got no benefit looking to his first cousin George V, (their mother were sisters who were close to each other), when he needed a place to go into exile after his abdication during the Russian Revolution. George V was instrumental in denying him a place of exile, and we know what happened afterwards.
If Emperor Pedro II of Brazil considered himself a "Western Hemisphere leader," and valued his "Latin American/American" political relationships, he may very well turn his back on his "European" relations for more practical purposes at home that favor his Empire over extended family.
I am confused. I thought that Maximilian was married to Charolette of Belgium. I am not questioning you, I was just unaware he may have been engaged to Dom Pedro II's sister prior to marrying Charolette.Maxmilian visited Brazil,was engaged to D.Pedro II sister and even suggested to Franz Josef to marry one of their younger brothers with the Brazilian crown princess,Isabel,if IRC. He and D.Pedro II exchanged letters and referred to themselves as "brothers" .The point I say is that D.Pedro II ,would see a Mexican empire with good eyes,and give diplomatic support,but no more than that,even if the Mexican empress was princess Maria Amelia.
I am confused. I thought that Maximilian was married to Charolette of Belgium. I am not questioning you, I was just unaware he may have been engaged to Dom Pedro II's sister prior to marrying Charolette.