TheGrandVizier
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How could Brittany in France survive until the present-day as a fully independent nation
Brittany was fully independent until the 14th century. During early 100yr War there was a war of succession, which the pro-French faction won. After some royal marriage(s) Brittany went to France, and that was it.
Does a Brittany that becomes later after some while (WW1 or WW2 won by the Germans are good candidates either) count too?
Brittany was fully independent until the 14th century. During early 100yr War there was a war of succession, which the pro-French faction won. After some royal marriage(s) Brittany went to France, and that was it.
Just have Anne of Brittany marry someone else. Jean D'Albret is the most obvious choice, as he had a claim to the duchy(this match was actually mooted).
Doesn't really change anything. Britany is still part of France and vassal to the crown; it's just not part of the personnal land of the king.
*points to France's eastern neighbour* Look at teh HREGN. There you can see how much "belonging to a country" really meant. It was the same in France in th medeival times.