Talk:France (Cabotia and Brasil)

Proposal:

France does not get a solid monarchy that completely opposes the nobility, and that can fortify the eastern frontier. Habsburg Burgundy regain momentum and the Duchy completely separates from France in late 16th century, becoming part of the HRE. Alsace and Lorain remind in the German realm. Eventually, Burgundy ends up in the Austrian-Italian Union, and Alsace and Lorain become part of Germany.

By the 18th century, the monarchy becomes stronger, and imposes over the nobility. A series of reforms replace the old duchies and counties into provinces under direct control of the kingdom, represented by royal governors. The nobility still hold their estates and titles, but lost most political power in their regions.

During the 19th century a process of democratization is undergone. The provinces become more authonomous with their own assemblies, and the kingdom becomes a semi-parliamentary monarchy, with the Prime Minister holding most power, and elected separated from the legislative chambers.