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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 :)
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