Bonjour!
I've been on business for the past few weeks, and will not come home (where my computer and free time live
) until next week, but I have formulated a bit of a scenario that I'd like to write (with timeline, maps, and flags) when I get home.
In my opinion, a major potential POD lies during the reign of Dukes Phillip the Good and Charles the Bold. In the scenario, the France we know (and love/hate) would be replaced by a militaristic, education-oriented Monarchy with close ties to Britain and rivals with Austria and Germany. Before I get ahead of myself, allow me to point out the necessary POD's (in my opinion) for this to occur:
1) Phillip 'the Good' is generally more successful in uniting his holdings (Burgundy was in the Netherlands and France, but were divided by the lands of Paris) and creating a united state.
2) Phillip maintains ties with England and Brittany rather than attempt to work out a deal with Paris, who cares only to unite the land under Louis XI.
3) Charles 'the Bold' is able to demolish the French at the Battle of Grandson with his superior artillery, gunners, and Knights.
4) Charles wins a decisive victory at Nancy (without being forced to rely on militia due to not having lost his army at Grandson), leaving Louis without any real army to speak of.
5)Charles sacks Paris and dethrones King Louis, consolidating the lands of Burgundy and France.
6)He and his wife Mary have some Cabernet Wine and Dijon Mustard (in Notre Dame), celebrating the birth of their son.
7)Once Charles Jr. is of ruling age, Charles the Great (formerly the bold) declares himself King of the Burgundian Realm and annexes those pesky little lands like Bourbon and Brittany.
At this point, Burgundy has basically become OTL France with a mean streak and a soft spot for Britain, and may or not have the opportunity to unite with Britain before they are equalized in power.
As far as Government goes, I know that Burgundian Aristocracy were more Laconic than most, choosing to train their sons from infancy to be warriors, and treated their people generally better than their French counterparts. Besides this, it will probably reain a limited monarchy.
Once I get home, I'll flesh out what occurs from 1430 (Phillip the Good) to the present day (579 years later) of 2009.
In the meantime, I'll still be on the forums, so please post any opinions or contributions. Thanks!
Adieu, Mon Signeurs,
King Askelion LaBonte (the good)
By the Grace of God, Lord of Burgundy, Duke of Flanders, King of Holland, Defender of Switzerland, King of France, Duke of Tuscany, King of Savoy, Duke of Milan, Duke of Brittany, Count of Bourbon, Sovereign of Picardy, King of England, King of Scotland, Defender of Eire, Lord of New Burgandy, Defenderr of Japan, Sultan of Algiers, Sultan of Tunis, King of the Moors, Sovereign of Western Africa, King of Indochina, King of the East Indies, Lord of Manchuria and Defender of the Realm. (Preeeevieeew
)
I've been on business for the past few weeks, and will not come home (where my computer and free time live
In my opinion, a major potential POD lies during the reign of Dukes Phillip the Good and Charles the Bold. In the scenario, the France we know (and love/hate) would be replaced by a militaristic, education-oriented Monarchy with close ties to Britain and rivals with Austria and Germany. Before I get ahead of myself, allow me to point out the necessary POD's (in my opinion) for this to occur:
1) Phillip 'the Good' is generally more successful in uniting his holdings (Burgundy was in the Netherlands and France, but were divided by the lands of Paris) and creating a united state.
2) Phillip maintains ties with England and Brittany rather than attempt to work out a deal with Paris, who cares only to unite the land under Louis XI.
3) Charles 'the Bold' is able to demolish the French at the Battle of Grandson with his superior artillery, gunners, and Knights.
4) Charles wins a decisive victory at Nancy (without being forced to rely on militia due to not having lost his army at Grandson), leaving Louis without any real army to speak of.
5)Charles sacks Paris and dethrones King Louis, consolidating the lands of Burgundy and France.
6)He and his wife Mary have some Cabernet Wine and Dijon Mustard (in Notre Dame), celebrating the birth of their son.
7)Once Charles Jr. is of ruling age, Charles the Great (formerly the bold) declares himself King of the Burgundian Realm and annexes those pesky little lands like Bourbon and Brittany.
At this point, Burgundy has basically become OTL France with a mean streak and a soft spot for Britain, and may or not have the opportunity to unite with Britain before they are equalized in power.
As far as Government goes, I know that Burgundian Aristocracy were more Laconic than most, choosing to train their sons from infancy to be warriors, and treated their people generally better than their French counterparts. Besides this, it will probably reain a limited monarchy.
Once I get home, I'll flesh out what occurs from 1430 (Phillip the Good) to the present day (579 years later) of 2009.
In the meantime, I'll still be on the forums, so please post any opinions or contributions. Thanks!
Adieu, Mon Signeurs,
King Askelion LaBonte (the good)
By the Grace of God, Lord of Burgundy, Duke of Flanders, King of Holland, Defender of Switzerland, King of France, Duke of Tuscany, King of Savoy, Duke of Milan, Duke of Brittany, Count of Bourbon, Sovereign of Picardy, King of England, King of Scotland, Defender of Eire, Lord of New Burgandy, Defenderr of Japan, Sultan of Algiers, Sultan of Tunis, King of the Moors, Sovereign of Western Africa, King of Indochina, King of the East Indies, Lord of Manchuria and Defender of the Realm. (Preeeevieeew
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