This could blow open the eighteenth century in so many ways.
Oh? In what sense?
This could blow open the eighteenth century in so many ways.
Some of the ways discussed, notably the Hanoverians never inheriting England, and the diplomatic issues that it entailed. Also, as noted by someone else, the English Oldenburgs might foster closer ties to their Scandinavian kin. I suspect that there could be consequences for the Empire, but those I've yet to figure out.
not sure. I do think that this could lead to larger Scandinavian communities in British colonies sooner though. Maybe earlier communion between Lutherans and Anglicans?Alright interesting, an Anglo-Danish alliance could have consequences for later wars, especially involving Sweden. Possible ramifications on Scotland?
Hmm that would be fascinating. The relationship with Parliament is going to be fascinating as wellnot sure. I do think that this could lead to larger Scandinavian communities in British colonies sooner though. Maybe earlier communion between Lutherans and Anglicans?
So Oxford potential as head regent I suppose the council would last for around a year or two?
Alright so a fifty fifty split then eh aha. I suppose this means George of Hannover might be looking nice, and the Jacobite might consider their chances?
Most likely, I don't know many details about Oxford's downfall in how much it was related to the rise of the Hanoverians or just his own faults, you could also count significant people that participated in George I's reign, like the OTL Earl of Halifax.
Hmmm, I fail to see how the Jacobites would remotely consider Hanover rather than well... one of the Pretenders or Anne's son, considering that one of the supporters of the '15 rising, Bolingbroke, was one of Anne's favorites, which also fell with the rise of the Hanoverians, maybe either the '15 rising is either avoided, delayed or simply weakened.
Alright makes sense. That's going to be a very interesting and possibly destablising regency.
And true, hmm, seeing the boy deal with his uncle would be interesting. End Jacobitism there and then
One effect are that Denmark doesn't give Hanover the Danish occupied Bremen-Verden for joining the Great Northern War. Even with Denmark being cheated at the negotiation I think Denmark will gain it. That means that Denmark connect Oldenburg with Danish Holstein and gain a rich province in its own right. Next without "British" Hanover blocking Denmark, Denmark will likely be more active in German politics in the 18th century, we will likely see Danish attempts to push their influence in the north west Germany. I expect that Denmark will take part in the Austrian Succession War, likely on the Austrian side. That's a pretty big deal as Denmark had a bigger army than Prussia at that point in time.
Hanover without the union with Britain and without Bremen will likely turn into another Hessian state, a minor state which fund itself by renting armies out.