Great European War (Principia Moderni IV Map Game)

The Great European War as called by the Egyptians and Arcadians, was a large-scale pan-European conflict that, during it's height, encompassed almost all of the continental European nations, as well as many of their colonies in northern Africa and the Pacific Ocean.

The starting date for the Great European War is often debated among both politicians and historians, as well as countries alike. In France, many see the Prussian declaration of war against the Kingdom of the Germans as the start of the war, while in Burgundy and Prussia, many see the Rhineland's un-recognized annexation of Saxony as the cause of the war.

Etymology
The name “Great European War”, was just one of many possible variants suggested to name the conflict. It was coined by the Egyptian King Muhammed Ali II, when he was making a speech confirming that Egypt would remain neutral (although Egyptian volunteers and mercenaries would find positions in the front lines). Many other european historians and politicans outside of Europe have also used other names to call the conflict: "The Great War", the "War in Europe". Some notable German historians have called it the “Great War for the reunification of the Fatherland” or just the “Fatherland War”. A few independent historians and politicans have referred to it simply as “The War” or, during it's catalouging, the "Second Napoleonic War”. In France, it has been recorded as “The World War”, due to there being war theaters outside of Europe (those being in Africa and Asia).