A little exaggerated: Christianity simply didn't have the capacity to overrun the western Muslim world at the time, although they certainly could do some serious harm. (And the Fatimids themselves were Shia's, although most of their subjects weren't).
A little exaggerated: Christianity simply didn't have the capacity to overrun the western Muslim world at the time, although they certainly could do some serious harm. (And the Fatimids themselves were Shia's, although most of their subjects weren't).
I agree, even if some amazingly coordinated Crusader-Byzantine front managed complete conquest of the Fatimids (which is in and of itself implausible), they’d still have to deal with migrating Berber tribes from the West, the Sunni Caliph in Baghdad who would gain a lot legitimacy in the eyes of Muslims who just witnessed the complete fall of their greatest rival, zealous Bedouins, etc.
The whole region is very dynamic and constantly shifting, and I think I have some interesting plans for it, but none of them involve overthrowing the Muslim world
From your map, a pity the Eastern Romans don't capture Jerusalem in the ATL First Crusade from the map. (Although they seem to do well north of it.) Always next time...
I do wounder how al-Andalus would turn out. (Start eyeing the Berbers.) Same with Egypt. (The Coptics Part Two!)
Same from the other Religious affects. (Aside from the fate of Rome and the Papal now subject to secular rule.) Ireland can also favor more Celtic Christianity while the Eastern Orthodox. (Best Church!) laugh. (Not while they fighting the Muslims of course.) Sure, Baghdad would seem to be favor by this, but they will still worry over the Fatimids foolish actions over Rome and the full wrath of Christian Europe coming after them, and that they may be next.
DEUS VULT! Brother, DEUS VULT!Everyone's so pantingly eager to destroy Islam: it's starting to creep me out.![]()
No crusade would be able to keep hold in North Africa, the Berbers just have too much manpower and experience.
Remember though, the Norman Kingdom was a set of towns paying tributary payments, implying loose hegemony not much actual control on the ground.I’m writing a draft as we speak and the Norman experience in North Africa OTL will be a partial basis for how Christian rule goes in Ifrīqiya ITTL.
Hey all, I’ve made a bit of a decision here.
I’ve been working on this timeline on and off since June and now nearly 6 months later here we are. I’ve learned a lot about writing timelines from this first one here (especially about planning and writing a storyboard first.) For Triumph of the Gael I find I don’t have a cohesive plan or story from here on out. That’s why I feel that I should put this timeline on an indefinite hiatus. I have some other projects on my mind at the moment and I think the story here has run its course for the most part and it’s gotten to the point where I’ve lost my enthusiasm for updating it. That’s why I’ve decided to end it.
Anyways, thanks everyone who has read this through my updates, I greatly appreciate it!
Hey all, I’ve made a bit of a decision here.
I’ve been working on this timeline on and off since June and now nearly 6 months later here we are. I’ve learned a lot about writing timelines from this first one here (especially about planning and writing a storyboard first.) For Triumph of the Gael I find I don’t have a cohesive plan or story from here on out. That’s why I feel that I should put this timeline on an indefinite hiatus. I have some other projects on my mind at the moment and I think the story here has run its course for the most part and it’s gotten to the point where I’ve lost my enthusiasm for updating it. That’s why I’ve decided to end it.
Anyways, thanks everyone who has read this through my updates, I greatly appreciate it!
I was really enjoying this TL, but I understand why you ended it.
Good luck with your next projects. Maybe in the future you could retake the story of the triumph of the Gaels...
Hey all, I’ve made a bit of a decision here.
I’ve been working on this timeline on and off since June and now nearly 6 months later here we are. I’ve learned a lot about writing timelines from this first one here (especially about planning and writing a storyboard first.) For Triumph of the Gael I find I don’t have a cohesive plan or story from here on out. That’s why I feel that I should put this timeline on an indefinite hiatus. I have some other projects on my mind at the moment and I think the story here has run its course for the most part and it’s gotten to the point where I’ve lost my enthusiasm for updating it. That’s why I’ve decided to end it.
Anyways, thanks everyone who has read this through my updates, I greatly appreciate it!