Board Thread:Timeline Discussions/@comment-7576024-20130331023459

Premise: Mary Stuart, also known as Mary I of Scotland, was the Queen of Scotland and also the Queen Consort of France. She married Francis II, King of France in 1559. This marriage, which formed the "Auld Alliance," was stripped of its potential power when Francis II died in 1560.

OTL/ATL Break: But what if Francis II did not die? What if he wasn't poisoned by Protestants? What if Mary and Francis had a son, who later went on to be an influential leader who brought both nations to greatness?

Preliminary TL:

~Mary and Francis have a son (James I?).

~Their son goes on to succeed them both, as King of Scotland and France.

~He conquers the Kingdom of Ireland from long-time rival England.

~England is weakened, but a new leader comes about, so James doesn't inherit the throne.

Eventual OTL/ATL Changes:

~Seven Years War/French-Indian War goes for the French.

~France takes control of England.

~Enlightenment turns out differently.

~Absolutism remains the main form of government.

~No America, only a massive Quebec/Canada.

Who would like to help?

I will lead this, but a few writers would be nice. 