Supposing Philip Augustus loses at Bouvines...

SavoyTruffle said:
Would it result in the refracturing of France, a more unified HRE, or just general mayhem in Europe?

A defeat at Bouvines would be disastrous for France, but I don't think it would lead to the refracturing of the country. By 1214, the country was firmly in the hands of Philip Augustus and the Capetians. Besides, Philip Augustus has a son, Louis "the Lion" : the French nobles would probably rally to him if Philip was killed at Bouvines.

On a side note, a victory at Bouvines would not be convenient for Otto IV... He was already excommunicated, and he led the attack at Bouvines on a Sunday. Sunday being the day of our lord, Christians were forbidden to fight during that day. Otto would thus alienate him most of the Catholics.
 
Now the effects on England, on the other hand... didn't this provide a more or less direct cause for the signing of the Magna Carta?
 
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