An independet and communist Manhattan in the mid 19nth century, as mentioned in The Difference Engine and Victoria II, so I ask you all.
Can it be done?
Anything after the American Revolution.Timeframe plz?
Barring the total collapse of the USA.Fernando Wood wanted New York City to secede from the Union and become an independent city-state at the opening of the Civil War. And, of course, there was a great deal of unrest in the city throughout the conflict, culminating in the draft riots of 1863. Surely there is enough material to work with to create some sort of Manhattan Commune.
It wouldn't last long, of course. Those things never do.
An independet and communist Manhattan in the mid 19nth century, as mentioned in The Difference Engine and Victoria II, so I ask you all.
Can it be done?
Fernando Wood wanted New York City to secede from the Union and become an independent city-state at the opening of the Civil War. And, of course, there was a great deal of unrest in the city throughout the conflict, culminating in the draft riots of 1863. Surely there is enough material to work with to create some sort of Manhattan Commune.
It wouldn't last long, of course. Those things never do.
Barring the total collapse of the USA.
And an independent Manhattan? They would be blockaded by the US, and the city would be destroyed in the resulting conflict.