Sorry, but the central Italian states would not attack Austria. Only Sardinia-Piedmont had any real greivence against the Habsburgs...
"For Fish, Fur and the Tsar" - A Russian Alaska-TL
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You have a point there... How about an alliance between the three, led by Sicilies (due to their strenght and wealth) and Sardinia (due to their ambition). The alliance lasts until Sicilies agrees with the unification plans in 1909? *starts to edit the post*
Done! Might do a map about it the next days, when I am done doing some research for the Hanse war.
Done! Might do a map about it the next days, when I am done doing some research for the Hanse war.
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I'm jealous! My timeline hasnt had an update or I should say reupdate for a few weeks now!
Either way, I can't wait for more! Love the butterflies in Italy.
Either way, I can't wait for more! Love the butterflies in Italy.
Update!
Bismarck's plans - A shift in priority
Germany was since it's unification a major power in Europe, given due to the uniform culture and strong military forces, but mostly thanks to the brilliant plans of the Prussian and later German chancellor Otto von Bismarck Germany became a diplomatically strong country, too.
The Berlin Conference, which marked the beginning of New Imperialsm, as well as Bismarck's nowadays famous alliance network showed that the Germans would be the next world power.
The Germans kept the strong ties they had with the Ottomans, which, to some extant, existed since the year 1790, but Bismarck also approached the British, since the royal families of both countries are closely related.
But there was still the dual-monarchy to the south, Austria-Hungary.
The Austrian emperor was not amused by the decisions of Wilhelm I of Germany and his chancellor, since they always thought that they would be the most important ally of their "German brothers", but Bismarck had other priorities. Thus Austria-Hungary had to approach new allies: The Tsardom of Russia and the Second French Republic, even though the latter was only seen as a necessity.
A post about Japan will come on Friday.
Bismarck's plans - A shift in priority
Germany was since it's unification a major power in Europe, given due to the uniform culture and strong military forces, but mostly thanks to the brilliant plans of the Prussian and later German chancellor Otto von Bismarck Germany became a diplomatically strong country, too.
The Berlin Conference, which marked the beginning of New Imperialsm, as well as Bismarck's nowadays famous alliance network showed that the Germans would be the next world power.
The Germans kept the strong ties they had with the Ottomans, which, to some extant, existed since the year 1790, but Bismarck also approached the British, since the royal families of both countries are closely related.
But there was still the dual-monarchy to the south, Austria-Hungary.
The Austrian emperor was not amused by the decisions of Wilhelm I of Germany and his chancellor, since they always thought that they would be the most important ally of their "German brothers", but Bismarck had other priorities. Thus Austria-Hungary had to approach new allies: The Tsardom of Russia and the Second French Republic, even though the latter was only seen as a necessity.
A post about Japan will come on Friday.
Konichiwa!
The Meiji Period - The Emerge of Japan
When in 1853 the Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan welcomed its first guest since a long period of isolationism, the country changed and tried to moderzine in order to keep up with the rest of the world. Shortly after the last shogun resigned in 1866 and restored Japan after 265 years to imperial rule, the current emperor Osahito, now known as Kōmei, died after a small pox infection just 5 days after the end of the Shogunate, thus making his son Mutsuhito the new emperor.
Mutsuhito was formally coronated on 17th November and the nengo of Meiji was being declared on the 28th day of the same month. One of the first acts of Meiji was the change of the capital, moving from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Toyko shortly afterwards. He also declared the Meiji Constitution in the year 1890, making the country more democratic by e.g. providing freedom of speech and religion.
But Meiji's reign was not a solely peaceful period:
During the Chinese Civil War of 1888 and 1889, the Japanese did help the Imperial Chinese forces to defeat the republicans based around Manchuria and the islands of Hainan and Formosa, resulting in conquest of Chinese Manchuria and Formosa, making those Japanese territories. Also did the Japanese invade Korea in the first half of 1895, annexing it on the 21st April. Also, tensions did rise between Russia and Japan based on both nation's claims on the whole Manchuria...
PS: I will post a short article about the obviously hinted war between Japan and Russia on Saturday. Comments are still highly appreciated!
The Meiji Period - The Emerge of Japan
When in 1853 the Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan welcomed its first guest since a long period of isolationism, the country changed and tried to moderzine in order to keep up with the rest of the world. Shortly after the last shogun resigned in 1866 and restored Japan after 265 years to imperial rule, the current emperor Osahito, now known as Kōmei, died after a small pox infection just 5 days after the end of the Shogunate, thus making his son Mutsuhito the new emperor.
Mutsuhito was formally coronated on 17th November and the nengo of Meiji was being declared on the 28th day of the same month. One of the first acts of Meiji was the change of the capital, moving from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Toyko shortly afterwards. He also declared the Meiji Constitution in the year 1890, making the country more democratic by e.g. providing freedom of speech and religion.
But Meiji's reign was not a solely peaceful period:
During the Chinese Civil War of 1888 and 1889, the Japanese did help the Imperial Chinese forces to defeat the republicans based around Manchuria and the islands of Hainan and Formosa, resulting in conquest of Chinese Manchuria and Formosa, making those Japanese territories. Also did the Japanese invade Korea in the first half of 1895, annexing it on the 21st April. Also, tensions did rise between Russia and Japan based on both nation's claims on the whole Manchuria...
PS: I will post a short article about the obviously hinted war between Japan and Russia on Saturday. Comments are still highly appreciated!
Konichiwa, here is the post about the Russo-Japanese War!
The Russo-Japanese War of 1903-1905
After the Chinese Civil War, Russia and Japan both had claims on Manchuria, with Japan wanting to hold it because of their colony of Korea and Russia wanting to maintain dominance their new port of Vladivostok in Outer Manchuria. The Japanese under Emperor Meiji established good relationships with the British, who wanted to limit Russia's power because of the threat to the British allies, most notably the Germans. Thus, Meiji declared war on the Russian Empire in July 1903, starting one of the most devistating wars up until that point.
The Japanese fleet, superior to the Russian navy in almost every regard, blockaded Port Arthur, a Russian-leased port in the small Chinese part of Inner Manchuria, and successfully sieged it, crippling the Russian's naval forces. The land battles were devistating, too, with Vladivostok falling to the Japanese on 9th January 1905.
This sucess of the Japanese was only possible because of the California Revolution, which resulted in California ceding away from Russia and becoming a new, independent nation. At first, the Russians tried to force the Californians back into their empire, but thanks to American support, the young republic was internationally recognized by December of 1904.
The war ended after the victory at the naval battle near Tsushima, where the Japanese fleet destroyed almost the entire Pacific Fleet. Shortly after that, the Treaty of Fort Ross was signed, in which Russia had to recognize California and cede Outer Manchuria to the Japanese and end their lease on Port Arthur. During the war more than 129,000 soldiers were killed, more than 34,000 men died from disease and 23,500 civilians died, resulting in a total of approximately 176,500 casualties, as well as approximately 152,000 wounded men.
One thing: California will never join the U.S. because of cultural differences, but they will be close allies.
The Russo-Japanese War of 1903-1905
After the Chinese Civil War, Russia and Japan both had claims on Manchuria, with Japan wanting to hold it because of their colony of Korea and Russia wanting to maintain dominance their new port of Vladivostok in Outer Manchuria. The Japanese under Emperor Meiji established good relationships with the British, who wanted to limit Russia's power because of the threat to the British allies, most notably the Germans. Thus, Meiji declared war on the Russian Empire in July 1903, starting one of the most devistating wars up until that point.
The Japanese fleet, superior to the Russian navy in almost every regard, blockaded Port Arthur, a Russian-leased port in the small Chinese part of Inner Manchuria, and successfully sieged it, crippling the Russian's naval forces. The land battles were devistating, too, with Vladivostok falling to the Japanese on 9th January 1905.
This sucess of the Japanese was only possible because of the California Revolution, which resulted in California ceding away from Russia and becoming a new, independent nation. At first, the Russians tried to force the Californians back into their empire, but thanks to American support, the young republic was internationally recognized by December of 1904.
The war ended after the victory at the naval battle near Tsushima, where the Japanese fleet destroyed almost the entire Pacific Fleet. Shortly after that, the Treaty of Fort Ross was signed, in which Russia had to recognize California and cede Outer Manchuria to the Japanese and end their lease on Port Arthur. During the war more than 129,000 soldiers were killed, more than 34,000 men died from disease and 23,500 civilians died, resulting in a total of approximately 176,500 casualties, as well as approximately 152,000 wounded men.
One thing: California will never join the U.S. because of cultural differences, but they will be close allies.
Well, Russia has still got some troops in Alaska, as well as a few in California. Also they had strict limitations for their army regarding Chinese and Mongolians, which resulted in an army about as large as OTL, even though they had more manpower.
Japan did not have the intense Sino-Japanese War to deal with, only the invasion of Korea and the beating of some Chinese revolters, so their army was slightly larger.
Also, this post can be considered a bump.
Japan did not have the intense Sino-Japanese War to deal with, only the invasion of Korea and the beating of some Chinese revolters, so their army was slightly larger.
Also, this post can be considered a bump.
Sorry that I wasn't able to post the U.S. Civil War article yesterday.
The reason is simple: The Civil War goes pretty much the same way as OTL, except that California and parts of Nevada are under Russian control, but the amount of soldiers still remains the same because of the missing migration to California. Lincoln still got assassinated, the Union wins. However, there were a few Russian citizens as volunteers on both sides, ca. 300 in total, but nothing interesting.
The next post shall come between Monday and Wednesday!
The reason is simple: The Civil War goes pretty much the same way as OTL, except that California and parts of Nevada are under Russian control, but the amount of soldiers still remains the same because of the missing migration to California. Lincoln still got assassinated, the Union wins. However, there were a few Russian citizens as volunteers on both sides, ca. 300 in total, but nothing interesting.
The next post shall come between Monday and Wednesday!
A small bump from me, featuring an errata of the last paragraph of the latest post:
The war ended after the victory at the naval battle near Tsushima, where the Japanese fleet destroyed almost the entire Pacific Fleet. Shortly after that, the Treaty of Fort Ross was signed, in which Russia had to recognize California and cede most parts of Outer Manchuria to the Japanese and end their lease on Port Arthur. However Vladivostok remained under Russian control as an exclave. During the war more than 129,000 soldiers were killed, more than 34,000 men died from disease and 23,500 civilians died, resulting in a total of approximately 176,500 casualties, as well as approximately 152,000 wounded men.
A post about the prelude to the Great War comes this afternoon!
The war ended after the victory at the naval battle near Tsushima, where the Japanese fleet destroyed almost the entire Pacific Fleet. Shortly after that, the Treaty of Fort Ross was signed, in which Russia had to recognize California and cede most parts of Outer Manchuria to the Japanese and end their lease on Port Arthur. However Vladivostok remained under Russian control as an exclave. During the war more than 129,000 soldiers were killed, more than 34,000 men died from disease and 23,500 civilians died, resulting in a total of approximately 176,500 casualties, as well as approximately 152,000 wounded men.
A post about the prelude to the Great War comes this afternoon!
Here is the second post for this day, this time covering what happend to Alaska from 1824 onward:
Russian America - A short history
Since the ukase from 1824, Russian America florished under the rule of the governors of the Russian-American Company. Even though the regulated trade with fur resulted in lesser profit, it saved Alaska's wild life in the long term. Sadly, the population did not increase in Alaska until 1846.
The annexiation of California from Mexico brought more Russians to North America, settling in both Russian Alaska and Russian California, the two colonies Russian America was split it in winter 1847. Several gold rushes, like the California Gold Rush of 1848, the various gold rushes in British Colombia, as well as the Linteblom (OOC: OTLs Nome, named after its three Scandinavian founders) Gold Rush of of 1897, resulted in a huge population boom, bringing mostly Russians, but also a large number of Germans and Scandinavians to the Tsar's colonies.
In the year 1884, the Russian-American Company closed, bringing Alaska and California as directly from St. Petersburg ruled areas of the Russian Empire, fulfilling the wishes of several influencial Russian-Americans. However, conflicts between pro-Tsarist loyalists and pro-American republicans in California did come up, resulting in California's independence in the late 1904. But Alaska still remained under Russian rule and stayed loyal.
Russian America - A short history
Since the ukase from 1824, Russian America florished under the rule of the governors of the Russian-American Company. Even though the regulated trade with fur resulted in lesser profit, it saved Alaska's wild life in the long term. Sadly, the population did not increase in Alaska until 1846.
The annexiation of California from Mexico brought more Russians to North America, settling in both Russian Alaska and Russian California, the two colonies Russian America was split it in winter 1847. Several gold rushes, like the California Gold Rush of 1848, the various gold rushes in British Colombia, as well as the Linteblom (OOC: OTLs Nome, named after its three Scandinavian founders) Gold Rush of of 1897, resulted in a huge population boom, bringing mostly Russians, but also a large number of Germans and Scandinavians to the Tsar's colonies.
In the year 1884, the Russian-American Company closed, bringing Alaska and California as directly from St. Petersburg ruled areas of the Russian Empire, fulfilling the wishes of several influencial Russian-Americans. However, conflicts between pro-Tsarist loyalists and pro-American republicans in California did come up, resulting in California's independence in the late 1904. But Alaska still remained under Russian rule and stayed loyal.
Sorry, but the prelude to the Great War sadly comes tomorrow. After that, I will temporaily put this TL on ice and return to it later in a new thread to show of how the Great War goes on and what consequences it will have.
Between that, I want to try something else, so you may want to stay tuned!
Between that, I want to try something else, so you may want to stay tuned!
A Preludium To "The Era of War" - A Reportage about the Time before the Outbreak of the Great War with the Allignments and the Reason behind the Bloodshed
The Great War, officially starting with a Russian-Romanian invasion of Serbia on the 13th September 1914, was and is the most devistating war in world history. The Balkans, the "powder keg of Europe", was in the sphere of influence of several nations, namely the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire and the Tsardom of Russia, thus can easily be identified as the casus belli.
Austria-Hungary wanted to take control over Serbia, while Russia wanted to set up a puppet state on the southern Balkan peninsula.
However, the previous controler of the region, the Ottoman Empire, opposed the Russian and Austrian plans after a new generation of more liberal politicians and generals gained influence in the empire of the Turks. Also, the Ottomans were supported by their nothern neighbour, the Bulgarians, who wanted to remain independent and not fall under Russian influence.
Meanwhile, the broken Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary, as well as the new alliance between the Dual Monarchy and the French resulted in caution for the German Empire, as well as the newly created Kingdom of Italy. The border dispute of Germany and France over Alsace and Lorraine, as well as the rivalry for the dominance in Central Europe between Austria-Hungary and Germany are the reasons why the Great War is what did become.
In general, the alignments are the following:
The one side, the Allied Powers, are the German Empire, the United Kingdom, the Ottoman Empire, the Tsardom of Bulgaria, the Kingdom of Italy, the Kingdom of Serbia, the Empire of Portugal, as well as the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg until the first annexiation of the Grand Duchy by the French. Later, the United States of America would join the war on the Allied side on 11th November 1918.
The Entente composed out of the following members: the Second French Republic, the Tsardom of Russia, the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary, the Kingdom of Romania, the Kingdom of Romania as a Russian puppet and later the Kingdom of Siam, as well as the Chinese Republic, which was instituted in the year 1912 and joined the war officially on 8th August 1918.
I think I will leave this here now...
Austria-Hungary wanted to take control over Serbia, while Russia wanted to set up a puppet state on the southern Balkan peninsula.
However, the previous controler of the region, the Ottoman Empire, opposed the Russian and Austrian plans after a new generation of more liberal politicians and generals gained influence in the empire of the Turks. Also, the Ottomans were supported by their nothern neighbour, the Bulgarians, who wanted to remain independent and not fall under Russian influence.
Meanwhile, the broken Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary, as well as the new alliance between the Dual Monarchy and the French resulted in caution for the German Empire, as well as the newly created Kingdom of Italy. The border dispute of Germany and France over Alsace and Lorraine, as well as the rivalry for the dominance in Central Europe between Austria-Hungary and Germany are the reasons why the Great War is what did become.
In general, the alignments are the following:
The one side, the Allied Powers, are the German Empire, the United Kingdom, the Ottoman Empire, the Tsardom of Bulgaria, the Kingdom of Italy, the Kingdom of Serbia, the Empire of Portugal, as well as the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg until the first annexiation of the Grand Duchy by the French. Later, the United States of America would join the war on the Allied side on 11th November 1918.
The Entente composed out of the following members: the Second French Republic, the Tsardom of Russia, the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary, the Kingdom of Romania, the Kingdom of Romania as a Russian puppet and later the Kingdom of Siam, as well as the Chinese Republic, which was instituted in the year 1912 and joined the war officially on 8th August 1918.
I think I will leave this here now...