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I was reading up on the Angevin empire, which eventually split into what would become the United Kingdom and France. I was wondering, how could you keep the personal union together, and what would the effects of that be?

My thoughts are that considering the fact the both Britain and France went on to be major world powers during the colonial era, a nation that is basically a combination of the two would surely become a hyperpower.

My best guess is that they'd probably take all their OTL colonies, plus be able to hold on to America so would likely gain all of OTL USA, as well as a good deal of territory in OTL Northern Mexico, and of course Cuba, Liberia and The Philippines.

Also, if there was a way to keep this union together, their empire could likely survive into the present day, seeing as there would be no world wars (Who would dare attack such a massive empire?) so no decolonisation. We'd also likely be hearing the term 'pax Angevina'.

What do you think? Am i talking bollox here, or could this logically happen?
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