I wasn't so sure that a French system of client republics would work in Germany, so thanks for the clarifications. I'm going to look into creating one out of Hannover and other states associated with Great Britain.
Essentially, this TL's German Confederation will be an analog for the Confederation of the Rhine and OTL's GC? In that it's centred on Frankfurt, it's a loose association of German states effectively led by France (plus my governor-general), German states are liberalizing and being influenced by France at their own initiative, enjoy French protections and power as long as they're given power to consolidate smaller states, and a buffer between Prussia and Austria?
I should've specified that when I meant revolutions I meant small-scale ones like the Cisrhenian Republic. And that France would only intervene if some of the state composing the federation rebelled that they'd be forced to adopt France's system.
For the most part I agree with your assessments of Germany, especially Sieyès Third Germany. However, I don't think that it will last long in France's favour. I don't think Germans will be too pleased remaining French lapdogs for long especially as Austria and Prussia rebuild and align themselves with Russia. Id imagine that a German conservative movement spearheaded by Austria and Prussia could dominate the Confederation and see it elect an annexationist as President.
I'd imagine this France would be more reasonable with Russia. It seems more and more while I think about it and we discuss it my plans fur Eastern Europe seem implausible. France would stretch itself too thin, exposing it to Russia. As such, France would remain supporters of the Ottomans, though they could still support Ottoman subjects attaining self governance and independence in some areas (Serbia, Greece). France would probably leave Poland alone. Unless a Polish revolution succeeds and France, Austria, Prussia, and Russia create a Belgium-like situation is formed in which Poland is forced to be neutral and any country that violates its neutrality ends up at war with countries safeguarding Poland's independence.
Russia would be a major power in Eastern Europe, so supporting the Ottomans would be paramount. But French-aligned states would also be beneficial in the form of Ottoman "client republics" think No Napoleon.
The Balkans would still be a conflict point where many wars will be fought. Romania would be an important buffer. Fran d would support the Ottomans while Austria and Russia would probably agree to spheres of influence in the Balkans since they'd most likely be allied per OTL's League of Three Emperors.
Regarding Italy, what if an Italian League was created, monitored by France, that was much less powerful than even this TL's GC. Basically it would be more like a common trade and policy union that has little real political and military power. Until anti-French settlement rises enough to demand change.
You're right, I do need to look into British politics. I just meant that many of these countries would simply pull out of Europe in order to concentrate on building enough power to challenge France in the continent. Which I'd imagine would happen between 1840 and 1860.
I guess to shorten it, France dominates Western Europe for a good half century while the East remains a contest point between France, Russia, and Turkey. With Austria, Prussia, and the Romanian states pulled in the middle.
Essentially, this TL's German Confederation will be an analog for the Confederation of the Rhine and OTL's GC? In that it's centred on Frankfurt, it's a loose association of German states effectively led by France (plus my governor-general), German states are liberalizing and being influenced by France at their own initiative, enjoy French protections and power as long as they're given power to consolidate smaller states, and a buffer between Prussia and Austria?
I should've specified that when I meant revolutions I meant small-scale ones like the Cisrhenian Republic. And that France would only intervene if some of the state composing the federation rebelled that they'd be forced to adopt France's system.
For the most part I agree with your assessments of Germany, especially Sieyès Third Germany. However, I don't think that it will last long in France's favour. I don't think Germans will be too pleased remaining French lapdogs for long especially as Austria and Prussia rebuild and align themselves with Russia. Id imagine that a German conservative movement spearheaded by Austria and Prussia could dominate the Confederation and see it elect an annexationist as President.
I'd imagine this France would be more reasonable with Russia. It seems more and more while I think about it and we discuss it my plans fur Eastern Europe seem implausible. France would stretch itself too thin, exposing it to Russia. As such, France would remain supporters of the Ottomans, though they could still support Ottoman subjects attaining self governance and independence in some areas (Serbia, Greece). France would probably leave Poland alone. Unless a Polish revolution succeeds and France, Austria, Prussia, and Russia create a Belgium-like situation is formed in which Poland is forced to be neutral and any country that violates its neutrality ends up at war with countries safeguarding Poland's independence.
Russia would be a major power in Eastern Europe, so supporting the Ottomans would be paramount. But French-aligned states would also be beneficial in the form of Ottoman "client republics" think No Napoleon.
The Balkans would still be a conflict point where many wars will be fought. Romania would be an important buffer. Fran d would support the Ottomans while Austria and Russia would probably agree to spheres of influence in the Balkans since they'd most likely be allied per OTL's League of Three Emperors.
Regarding Italy, what if an Italian League was created, monitored by France, that was much less powerful than even this TL's GC. Basically it would be more like a common trade and policy union that has little real political and military power. Until anti-French settlement rises enough to demand change.
You're right, I do need to look into British politics. I just meant that many of these countries would simply pull out of Europe in order to concentrate on building enough power to challenge France in the continent. Which I'd imagine would happen between 1840 and 1860.
I guess to shorten it, France dominates Western Europe for a good half century while the East remains a contest point between France, Russia, and Turkey. With Austria, Prussia, and the Romanian states pulled in the middle.