Can an alternate HRE be centered in Italy as opposed to Germany or France? That is, the Emperor's power comes from his holdings in Lombardia, and his legitimacy from Rome.
I imagine that'd be the closest to a Western Roman restoration, especially once it expands to the entire boot, and I also envision it getting Provence eventually. It might also be alot easier to centralize into a proper nation state once the time comes.
I imagine that'd be the closest to a Western Roman restoration, especially once it expands to the entire boot, and I also envision it getting Provence eventually. It might also be alot easier to centralize into a proper nation state once the time comes.