Will we see the ideology of the DUAY explained soon?
And judging by his picture it looks like Jackson's regime will last at least until 1851.
And judging by his picture it looks like Jackson's regime will last at least until 1851.
yes.Will we see the ideology of the DUAY explained soon?
not exactly. It's more complicated than thatAnd judging by his picture it looks like Jackson's regime will last at least until 1851.
Outside of being a dystopian country, well either it get better or worseany predictions on america?
any predictions on america?
I agree with this prediction, except with the only caveat being that they choose not to re-adopt the United States name. I can definitely see that history will view Washington largely the same except making the fatal mistake of choosing to be President and not as King, given all that went wrong with a republican government. I also agree with Lee effectively proclaiming himself King/Emperor, given that it's unlikely that they'll bring in a foreigner to become king, ala Mexico and Uruguay.Okay!:
I think America will succeed in taking advantage of the Italian Wars, conquering West Florida and at least getting a draw in the next America-Louisiana; but the lack of the common citizens benefiting even from victory and continued dictatorships will wear on people.
We see what might be called a Second American Revolution against the Destitute Era consisting of a Federal Revolt, a Slave revolt, and protests/riots for democracy. The killing blow to the regime though comes with Lee leading a coup that establishes a national salvation government. Lee proposes constitutional convention and releases numerous prisoners, even inviting back a number of exiles to appease democracy advocates. The Federal revolt is crushed through both offers of amnesty and support for it flagging with the Calhoun order falling. The slave revolt is sadly crushed brutally.
The 2nd CC ends the American Union for now readopting the United States name, but even as it guarantees numerous rights and restores power to congress a strong executive beyond the old constitution is created as an elected Emperor. The republic is deemed a tragic failure by many in the military, with the lore now being Washington should have donned a crown. Lee easily becomes Emperor, his reign is esteemed in his time and generations after for restoring the rights and dignity of the citizens and saving America from near destruction in its darkest hour along with thaws with neighbors. With the end of the strong proagrarian policies the economy hits a growth spurt.
More critically, the 2nd united States retains many militaristic institutions and cultural aspects. Even with the slavers power greatly reduced and Louisiana style laws implemented slavery and racism remain alive and well under Lee. The thaw with other nations does not translate into fully abandoning expansionism. And while Lee respects the new constitution the system is well set up for future emperors to gain more power. The start of the industrialization under Lee is the usual mixed bag of growth and wealth gap setting up for future conflict. Finally, the destruction of Native American nations within the USA also continues.
Indeed, I can't see the Americans bending to put a foreigner in high office at this time. Likewise I could see them compromising with their founding values by having the monarch elected each time; that way they can still claim the superiority over the British monarchy they revolted against.I also agree with Lee effectively proclaiming himself King/Emperor, given that it's unlikely that they'll bring in a foreigner to become king, ala Mexico and Uruguay.
I like the update, but ngl, I'm dissapointed that the "Roi de Rome" didn't stick around to reclaim his title. With the power vaccum forming in piedmont and in Naples, Napoleon II could have had a shot to claim the crown of ItalyThoughts?
Not really. France Austria and Spain are moving to stop a united Italy so it's really shady if they would allow it.like the update, but ngl, I'm dissapointed that the "Roi de Rome" didn't stick around to reclaim his title. With the power vaccum forming in piedmont and in Naples, Napoleon II could have had a shot to claim the crown of Italy
That is for the next chapter. Latium itself is going to be very interesting.As for the Standardization of language for the Papal states, what's the "Latium Language?" This sounds like an anachronism as there were various dialects in the region such as the actual Roman one spoken within Roma/Latium proper, Umbrian (central Italy), and Romagnan near Ravenna. Romagnan takes root from the Romans who lost control the exarchate of Ravenna in the mid 8th Century
No spoilers!What of Genoa in ttl? The Genoese were not fans of the Savoyards, and with the looming collapse of the Kingdom, there would probably be some sort of major revolt going on.
I was mostly speaking in jest about Napoleon II.Not really. France Austria and Spain are moving to stop a united Italy so it's really shady if they would allow it.
Still I'm glad to see a tl where the Papacy maintains relevance as a secular power. This will radically alter things such as the history of Catholicism. Honestly the main issue with the Papal States is that they peaked during the Renaissance. During the industrial era, its adminstration was quite bad, and attempts towards modernization/industrialization were quite poor. It was so bad in otl that Metternich sort of washed his hands of the Papal states. Its was mostly thanks to Spain's intervention that it was restored at the Congress of Vienna.That is for the next chapter. Latium itself is going to be very interesting.
Thoughts?
Well I wouldn't say secular. I would say Catholicism will remain first among equals but yeah more liberal than otl.I was mostly speaking in jest about Napoleon II.
Still I'm glad to see a tl where the Papacy maintains relevance as a secular power. This will radically alter things such as the history of Catholicism. Honestly the main issue with the Papal States is that they peaked during the Renaissance. During the industrial era, its adminstration was quite bad, and attempts towards modernization/industrialization were quite poor. It was so bad in otl that Metternich sort of washed his hands of the Papal states. Its was mostly thanks to Spain's intervention that it was restored at the Congress of Vienna.
indeed, the papal military is advancing.Well the Neapolitan revolt certainly helps the Nationalists. But with Spain aiding the Bourbons in the South and the Austrians and French advancing in the North it still seems like the war will not last too much longer. Especially since the Papal States seem to have gained the upperhand against their domestic rebels making a link up between the nationalist strongholds increasingly unlikely.
Victor de Broglie is......an interesting manFrance has entered a new era with Charles X dead and the Marquis retiring. It remains to be seen if the new leaders will be able to keep up the internal balancing act and the steady advancement on the world stage.
It will indeed. Mishigama will probably be the first eco-friendly and healthcare nation in the world ittl.Mishigama is advancing carefully but definitely. With any luck as time goes on they will be less and less dependent on the British Empire and be able to chart their own course. Looks like they have an early start to environmental regulation; if they keep it up that could have an interesting impact on the eventual environmental movement.
it definitely will!Time will tell if the romance of Napoleon II will have a lasting impact on the culture in Mexico.
yep.For Canada I expect the next chapter will deal with the Post Rebellion Era and the start of local nationalism.