Crown of Anjou and Jerusalem

Crown of Anjou and Jerusalem (Introduction)[]

The British Empire, remarkable in fact, the most powerful European entity to ever exist. After its glorious campaigns in the middle east under the reign of Richard the Lion heart, the crusader king.The island became notorious for its religious fervor and ideologically driven conquest. After its expulsion from France at the end of the 100 years war, the war of the roses would set a different path for England, one outside of the European master continent. In the mid 15th century explorers set forth, who established colonial frontiers, In what we now know as Albionoria,the new Hebrides,Africa and Terra Australis. Eventually the empire would make its grand return to Europe, when in the 1700s, it would partake in the Great Turkish war on the side of the Holy League. The defeat of the Ottoman empire would lead Britain down a path of crusader-esque expansion.After a while, the Empire would deal a death-blow to the Abbasid caliphate, with the capture of Abbasid Jerusalem. The Roman papacy was petitioned, and the crown of Anjou, would finally make its return to Jerusalem.

Today, the British empire spans from the Glaciers of Atlas and Nunavut, to the mountains of new guinea, to the vesperian fields of Patagonia. From London to Jerusalem, from Vancouver to Williamshaven. The British empire has spread Catholicism to Africa, Australia, India, Indonesia and Japan. Its sovereign, the emperor of the English, Scottish and Irish, king of Jerusalem,defender of Christendom, protector of the seas, emperor of India, and maybe, heir to Rome.

The rest of the world, guided by its own self malignancy, shape the future of humanity in their own various ways, forever chasing hopes of prestige and prosperity, as well as antique glory..But the creeping of time will soon catch up to them,and time will judge who's worthy of said glory and who is to be damned.

Map of the world in 1911 (For zooming in)

Map of the world in 1911 (New)[]

World Map in 1911

Point of Divergence[]

In Europe[]

During the 100 years war, The king of England, Henry Lancaster,would be deposed by the house of Tudor, effectively ending the war as their allies in Savoy and Portugal were tired of fighting in Aragon, and France had arisen victorious.The treaty of tours effectively ended all English presence in France, as their processions in Gascony and Normandy were seized.This path would initially seem like a reeling defeat, but would withhold massive effects for the future of England, as it would set it towards a path of westwards overseas expansion away from the mainland.

The Decline of Protestantism[]

Due to Britain's refusal to accept protestant emissaries in its borders, specifically in England (in Scotland presbyterians still managed to mark their presence), the protestant world was significantly less influential in Western Europe.Whilst the Netherlands would still convert to Calvinism, and Germany would be plagued with religious strife, inevitably concluding with the Catholic victory of the Emperor and its allies during the war of the Protestant League, The protestant reformation would not prove successful enough, its presence overshadowed in Germany, Britain and France, in favor of the traditional catholic order.

The Unification of the HRE: After Austria's victory in the war of the Protestant league, and later against Prussia in the 7 years war, Maria Theresa finally legitimized herself as a solid empress, one that can rival even the greatness of her ancestor, Vladislaus Postamus.Under her auspicious reign, Austria's prestige would skyrocket,her beauty and power projecting all across the world, as the habsburg realm would expand in Africa and Asia alike, kick starting an age of "Holy roman overseas colonization". By late 1800, the Holy Roman Empire had become a coherent united geopolitical entity, standing firm as Germania, and was coming out to face its toughest battles in the modern era.

The Rise of Russia - The war of the pinsk league and its aftermath January 1857: After the conclusion of the war of the pinsk league a peace treaty was dated to be signed in the city of Potsdam in the Holy roman empire, the peace mediators for Poland,Lithuania and Sweden, that had been ruled by Carol I of Sweden, as part of the United Crowns of Sweden and the PLC (formed after the succession wars for the polish crown) where Britain and Germany (who would be supporting them to prevent Russian expansionism), and on the opposite Prussia and Russia, Tsar Nicolas I who had been ruling Russia during war time, but had unceremoniously died in 1855 and succeeded by his arrogant and bold son,Alexander II, who was seeking to expand Russia's borders beyond the Dnieper, and Prussia,which under the reign of Frederick William IV had also been looking towards expanding into Poznan, Klaipedia,and Lodz. In order to minimize the damage,the British proposed for the PLC's domains to be split into 2 separate monarchies,under the same country internationally.Alexander II would rule as Tsar or Grand Duke of Lithuania, get to integrate the rest of the duchy of Kiev and all of Courland-Livonia directly into the Russian crown, and lastly Prussia would annex the Poznan province from Poland, and Swedish Pomerania (Rugen island). Sweden had minimized the damage done to its integrity, but had finally lost its Great power status completely, and had been relegated to a second grade power. The Russians did not get what they want out of their war (which was to directly annex the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and turn Poland into a Russian tsardom) but had to hold back as to not invoke tensions with William, English emperor and Franz Josef, HRE emperor (ascended a couple years prior and was arising as an ambitious reformist leader contrary to Russian expansion).

French animosity - The war of the English Empire's succession[]

On March 11th, the King of Great Britain, and English Emperor, William III died of natural causes. The Emperor never had any offspring, a lack of heir normally wouldn't have such a significant impact in any European Monarchy, at least not in the late 1800s. But unfortunately for Britain its situation was far more complicated than just that. 2 Weeks after the death of William, an election was held in parliament to decide on the election of one of the British nobles to the status of King. But events would soon escalate when foreign powers decided to get involved.Particularly France. The Bourbon decided to challenge the legitimacy and vow for the British throne, the following events would shock Europe to the core, as the coalitions created by Anti-French and pro-HRE nations would clash with France and its allies, The war would span a decade, from 1868 until 1881, and be the cataclysm to the start of the Great War, only two decades later.

In Asia[]

The Collapse of the Ottoman Empire:[]

Due to the British expansion in the middle east, and its mission of crusade, the Ottomans would see their earlier destruction compared to OTL.

The Ottomans who would face numerous coalitions, starting from the Great Turkish war, which saw their reeling defeat at the hands if the Holy League, this war initially seemed like a minor obsolete loss for the Ottoman powerhouse, but soon, this would escalate into a crisis that would be blown out of proportion as the Ottomans would see defeat after defeat, each power getting their own chances to humiliate them, whilst they desperately tried to consolidate and innovate, but to no avail, as the backwards Ottoman dynastic administration, carrying the burdens of a decadent and struggling bureaucracy, would collapse under the weight of its own fat corpse. The most important event for the collapse of the Ottomans,would be the Wars of Greek Independence , which begun a downwards spiral,as the Turkic factions in Anatolia vowed for more power, deepening their clothes further into the Sultanate's skin,depriving the state of any stability. At the same time - the Greeks who had been triumphant at regaining their long lost sovereignty, Were desperate to restore that status worthy of a great eastern roman hegemony, Further erupting into more conflicts, and igniting the decade-long Anatolian Wars. Concluding with the final (8th) Rhomano-Turkish war. As the remaining Ottoman state withered away and lost its power and influence, being gradually replaced by regional powers and Rhomania. It eventually culminated into the Ottoman dynasty's exile to Aceh.

Decline of the Qing Dynasty[]

Russia's ascension into the most prominent European power led to Chinese influence waving heavier on the Asian continent. The rapid decay of the isolationist and backward Qing paved the path for the rise of the Yue dynasty, under which China would see significant overcharge and a propellant onto the world stage as an industrious contender.

The Qing dynasty, ruling since 1644, faced mounting challenges by the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Internally, widespread corruption, bureaucratic inefficiency, and a rigid social structure hindered effective governance, due to the failure of the Qing monarchs to sinesize and adopt local customs, leading to them being viewed as an occupier and as a non legitimate authority by the locals and aristocrats alike. Externally, defeats in the Mughal wars and internal revolts exposed China's military weaknesses and led to significant territorial concessions to foreign powers. The southern turban rebellion (1761-1769), an anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising, further destabilized the regime. The Qing court's ambivalent support for the anti-enlightenment and anti western elites led to a decline in technological and scholastic development, culminating in the occupation of Beijing by a group of politically inspired, revolutionaries and students, known as the First Tongmenghui, and the imposition of the Jade Protocols, which extracted heavy indemnities and allowed foreign troops to be stationed in the capital. Efforts at modernization, such as the Self-Strengthening Movement and the Hundred Day's Reform, were either too limited or suppressed by conservative factions within the court. The death of the Emperor in 1791 left a power vacuum, with a military government leading the country, while a successor was picked to ascend the throne.

Rise of Revolutionary Movements[]

*Christians in China being tortured and murdered during the Qing decline*

Amidst the Qing dynasty's decline, revolutionary sentiments gained momentum. The 1811 Revolution, also known as the Qinhar Revolution, was a pivotal moment. Triggered by the Christian manchurian uprising, it led to a series of provincial declarations of independence from Qing rule. Revolutionary leaders advocated for the establishment of a republic, culminating in the founding of the Republic of Manhcuria in 1812.This allowed a brief opening for the Russian empire to take control over the amur region,and establish a temporary presence in Mongolia,although this would not last long.In this alternate timeline, the power vacuum and regional fragmentation following the Qing collapse paved the way for the emergence of the Great Yue dynasty.The success of the Yue was mainly attributed to:

Regional Identity: Southern China, with its distinct linguistic and cultural heritage, fostered a sense of Yue nationalism, differentiating itself from northern influences.
Military Consolidation: Former Qing military leaders and local militias in the south unified under the banner of restoring order, providing the necessary force to establish a new regime.
Economic Stability: The southern provinces, being economically vibrant due to trade and agriculture, offered a stable base for the new dynasty's administration. The improved foundations upon Yue governance was built paved the road towards easier and more rapid industrialization.

The Yue dynasty positioned itself as a unifying force, restoring traditional governance structures while selectively adopting modern technologies and administrative practices to strengthen its rule.Once established, the Great Yue dynasty focused on consolidating its power within southern China. Through diplomatic efforts and military campaigns, it gradually extended its influence northward, capitalizing on the fragmentation and infighting among warlords in the former Qing territories.The dynasty's emphasis on cultural revival and resistance to foreign domination resonated with many Chinese, facilitating its expansion and the eventual unification of much of China under its rule.

Japan & The Glorious Restoration[]

With the rise of capitalism and its domination over western markets, it soon begun to make its presence known in all parts of the civilized world, and reaching Asia in the late 15th century.Whilst Qing isolationism would lead to the dynasty's downfall, Japan took a different path. Although it started out as isolationist, in fact- even more than China, through western influence and intervention, the Japanese Emperor would come to accept Portuguese traders and envoys, even allowing Catholic priests and missionaries to settle in Japan and establish communities, as Christianity in japan grew - so did its openness towards the Western world. Eventually by the late 19th century, Japan had vastly developed, its living conditions improved and its access to the World market cemented, the population became more literate and calls for political reform grew ever louder.

It was in this political climate, that a group of young but powerful individuals within an old political structure of the Shogunate would lead the waves of change, in 1869, Japan would experience The Glorious Restoration. A political and societal movement that transformed Japan from a decaying feudal autocracy, into a blossoming - Spiritually enlightened Parliamentary Democracy, whilst preserving the Empire, but leaning closer to the European powers and their ideals, specifically Great Britain.

This created a fundamental divide within the broader Eastern Asian political sphere - The Chinese, who had been modernizing but growing increasingly militarized, flared Anti-European sentiment amongst the populous, meanwhile - japan was turning towards the West and Europe for guidance. China proceeded to embargo Japan and declare it a hostile enemy of Asia and the Asian community, Japan responded by further escalating the crisis and deploying its ships to the Yellow Sea. Prompting the First Sino-Japanese War (1878).

*International volunteer forces advancing toward soldiers outside the Imperial Palace in Beijing*

Foreign involvement in Asia[]

The Portuguese would initially establish their first footholds in Asia, with settlements all over India and the Moluccas. As they discovered more and more, the trade links between east and west were tied, and a maritime hegemony had been built on this trade. Eventually Portugal came under the rule of the Spanish crown (Iberian Union), This however only bolstered the drive to expand into Asia. The rapid spread of catholic Christianity through trade and colonization would make its way to the edges of the world, in the ports of Canton, Busan and Kyushu. Later the English and French would also involve themselves in this colonial endeavor. France and Scandinavia establishing ports across India and Conchina. English colonization in the Moluccas and India, would turn the focus towards Japan and Korea, with many ports being established across the region in order to maintain trade and to spread the faith.

In India: Britain's expansion into the subcontinent would be facilitated by Anglo-indian trade companies, established initially as commercial entities that participated in lucrative trade with the local kingdoms, and eventually came to govern territories of their own. But the likes of people like Guy Fawkes and other British catholic fundamentalists would lead the way towards aggressive territorial expansion into the subcontinent, through conquering and converting the local populations and collaborating with Muslim princes. By 1909 the Mughal Empire would fall and be conquered entirely by the British,being converted into the colony of Moghulistan.s

In America[]

Colonization of the Americas (1468-1901)[]

The 100 years war would set forth a series of events that would kick start the exploration and colonization of north America by the British and French. Whilst the British would settle the shores of Albionoria and Labrador, the French would settle the rich Caribbean, such as the islands of Cuba and Dominique. The Spanish crown would conclude its conquests over the andalusians and also get into the American colonial race, eventually dominating the entire continent. However by the start of the 16th century a new brave player would enter the area, In the form of the unorthodox colonizer, the Hanseatic League. Which would spread across the plains of eastern north America and settle German migrants from the northern princes of the HRE, eventually founding the empire of America itself.

American De-colonisation: revolutions,both violent and peaceful (1799-1911)[]

Vesperia was a neglected part of the world for most of its history.During the start of the 18th century it would be characterized by its rebellious and nationalistic fervor, When 3 primary former Spanish colonies, and the Viceroyalty of Peru, Vesperia & Caracas, would declare unanimous independence from their former overlords, What ensued was a bloody occidental war between the remaining Spanish Elite, and the numerous revolutionary alliances and guerillas.After a diplomatic triumph of the Vesperian Revolutions against a strong adversary that was Spain, South America would go on to determine its own future.But not all was sunshine and rainbows, in the 20th century, the continent became an infamous ground for chaos, It took 40 years, after the stabilization of the Mexican and Brazilian Empires, for the bloody wars in the continent to come to a close.

As things got harder and harder for the European great powers to maintain control as they were used to,the American chains would loosen, and the countries eventually breaking free,one after the other, countries like Brazil,Panandea,Vesperia and Mexico would fight their way into independence and die in glory, whilst others like Albionoria, America and New Holland would work their way on the top of the colonial food chain,no longer being dependencies of their empires, but rather becoming those who the empire's depended on.

In Africa[]

British conquest of North Africa (1500s-1900s):[]

By issuing special crusader missions and giving out bounties to mercenary English-conquistadors, who crusaded their way across the continent, acting independently and taking over as many tribal kingdoms as possible. Eventually the slave trade ended by catholic edict in Rome and London. But Britain maintained its complete grasp over north and east Africa. One of them was sir Oliver Cromwell. Duke of Losontania and the most significant English conquistador due to his achievement of conquering and converting the might Benin empire. This vast expanse of crusader-states in Africa would be reorganized via the Edict of Tripoli in 1812, into the United Colony of The Anglo-Cainite Dominions of Africa.

The Second Industrial Revolution[]

The Second Industrial Revolution, also known as the Great Revolution, was a phase of rapid scientific discovery, standardization, mass production and industrialization from the mid 19th century into the early 20th century. The First Industrial Revolution, which ended in the middle of the 19th century, was punctuated by a slowdown in important inventions before the Second Industrial Revolution in 1850. Though a number of its events can be traced to earlier innovations in manufacturing, such as the establishment of a machine tool industry, the development of methods for manufacturing interchangeable parts, as well as the invention of the Bessemer process and open hearth furnace to produce steel, later developments heralded the Second Industrial Revolution, which is generally dated between 1850 and 1915 when the Great War commenced.

*Image of the first ever seen battle behemoth*

Advancements in manufacturing and production technology enabled the widespread adoption of technological systems such as telegraph and railroad networks, gas and water supply, and sewage systems, which had earlier been limited to a few select cities.The enormous expansion of rail and telegraph lines after 1870 allowed unprecedented movement of people and ideas, which culminated in a new wave of colonialism and globalization. In the same time period, new technological systems were introduced, most significantly electrical power and telephones. The Second Industrial Revolution continued into the 20th century with early factory electrification and the production line.

The rise of young and innovative thinkers, like Nicholas Tesla, and Thomas Edison, into prominence, would escalate the industrial expanse and mechanical adaptation into every sector of society. In 1871, a German aviation company would launch its first mobile aircraft, the airplane.By 1880, this world had seen its first Battle Behemoth. These innovations propelled the importance and value of oil, and resulted in extreme situations, such as the Tejan oil rush, and even wars fought by Great powers like Britain, America and Russia, solely to acquire more oil reserves, like the Bahraini wars.

The Great War[]

The Great War 1915-1922: The primary faction, Imperial Powers (Britain, Rhomania, Italy, Portugal, Japan and Albionoria) would get involved due to French aggression in Europe, and Russian agitation over expansion in Anatolia and the middle east. The Continental Entente (Spain, France, Russia, Yugoslavia), would compose of the main agressors of the conflict, and come out defeated in the war.

The Berlin proclamation also known commonly as 'The League of Nations' (Germany, Scandinavia, America, and Hungary),which was attacked by the Continental Entente triggering the War in the first Place. and lastly, China which was fighting alone against everyone Europe.

Endgame[]

After the War With the French-Russian entente defeated in the war and the victorious powers, Germany and Britain could rejoice, Eventually the re-organisation of the German protectorates in Eastern Europe would result in the creation of a pan-european organization for the unification of the continent.The french and Germans would put aside their animosity to embrace a federation. The colonial ventures of Germany ended, when the British accepted a compromise, to end the war, the German empire would relinquish all its colonies, and the title to the crown of the American empire, officially abolishing the American monarchy, and giving rise to a new, German-detached, American republic. Britain would be the main colonial player for decades until finally succumbing to needs of decolonization.

Treaty of Tourraine[]

The Chinese had initially entered the war out of opportunism, The possibility to neuter Russian expansion and cut them down to size could result in economic and territorial expansion for China,Instead the Imperial power,who had long stationed around Korea,finally went to war when china flooded its troops into the Korean peninsula,kick starting a war that would go on for longer than the main conflict itself.Even when Russia was defeated,the Chinese were still bogged down fighting imperial troops in japan,Korea and Indochina..The conflict would result in a form of white peace,as a compromise would be made on harafuto and Korea in 1927,ending all conflict for the rest of time. After times The Russians would recover, having lost their prestige,the monarchy shattered,Yet not all hope was lost,economic recovery would be happen,and Russia would become the first country to put a man on orbit in 1923! Kick starting a new age of space exploration. The technological and economic advancements of the 1800s would skyrocket,as many innovations in the war and post war period would increase quality of life exponentially,Worldwide population would boom after the war,especially in countries like China,America and Europe.

Aftermath[]

The Great war may have ended - But the scars that it left on the world may never cease to exist.After a couple of years since 1923, many technological and economic advancements would be made, which would pull humanity out of the gutter and depression of the war era, countries like Russia would experience political turmoil, and settle for a more decentralized, non expansive state model.

A few conflicts and economic crisis would reshape the political landscape of the world, such as the Nuclear Crisis and Petroleum crisis of 1929.Because of this, the Holy Roman Empire, would go on to form the European organization, which would evolve into the Intranational European Empire.The post war changes worldwide, would fuel the need for an International organisation for the cooperation of former colonial and imperial powers, under the leadership of Germany, Britain, America and Japan founded the Commonwealth of Independent States in 1931. With the objective of which was to prevent large scale conflicts from occurring between major powers again.However, the world is in a political standoff, between 2 major factions, the countries which stand against the International global order (China, Albionoria, Mexico and Russia), and the countries which stand to uphold it. A form of Cold war is still unfolding, but the powers are aware that any mass scale conflict would surely result in nothing but a catastrophe, Peace endures.

Simple political map of the modern day World[]

The world is made up of a variety of nations, spanning 7 continents, Oceania, America, Vesperia, Africa, Asia, Europe and lastly Antarctica. There are 84 internationally recognised countries, the largest of them being Russia, China, Mexico, Albionoria and Europe.With a rough approximation of 9 billion people living worldwide, the most populated country is China, and continent is Asia. While Oceania is the least populated.

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