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Currently, I'm working on a TL involving a POD in which Edward IV survives until 1492. Now, my question is, how would the *Mad War play out in this scenario?

Assuming Louis XI dies in 1484 and Charles VIII succeeds under the regency of Anne de Beaujeu as in OTL, Louis, Duke of Orleans (OTL Louis XII) is probably still going to rebel and claim the regency. So, my question is, how would Brittany factor into this? With the future Edward V still betrothed to Anne of Brittany, Duke Francis II already has his policy goals met of maintaining the independence of his duchy, so he'll have no need to betroth her to Louis as in OTL. Will he still ally with him and rebel against the regent? If so, I assume England will support him?

Also, if I'm not mistaken, it was only the after OTL Treaty of Sablé in 1488 that Francis was forced to agree that Anne would not wed without the approval of the French Crown. So, if Edward V and Anne are to wed, will France have any grounds to go to war to prevent the union? I could see Anne de Beaujeu supporting the claims of Jean de Brosse, Count of Penthièvre against the English after Francis' death.

What does everyone think?
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