I have a (not very) simple question: how could have history developed in a way that Brittany, Burgundy and Lorraine remained, until the present times of 2014, as separate and independent nations from France?
Although all we know that these duchies suffered a remarkable French influence that weakened their sense of self-administration, they had potential to survive under some specific circumstances.
I was thinking, also: the Franche-Comté (Burgundy) and Lorraine were very close geographically, and could have potentially merged into a single country. Would it be possible in a scenario of Independence from France?
Also, don't hesitate in using all the PODs you have in mind to make it all happen.
I'd be pleased to be answered by y'all
Although all we know that these duchies suffered a remarkable French influence that weakened their sense of self-administration, they had potential to survive under some specific circumstances.
I was thinking, also: the Franche-Comté (Burgundy) and Lorraine were very close geographically, and could have potentially merged into a single country. Would it be possible in a scenario of Independence from France?
Also, don't hesitate in using all the PODs you have in mind to make it all happen.
I'd be pleased to be answered by y'all