The serine republic, a small successful banking nation that has lasted for hundreds of years had a period of time where their independence as a nation was in grave danger. During the Napolionic wars the country was briefly conqured and were made to be a part of a greater Italy.
During the congress of Vienna the Serine republic regained their independence and has managed to remain independent to this day, but what if that didn't happen what would a world with out Venice look like?