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Many thanks for all the kudos, folks! Much appreciated!

As per what L Lawliet said, once Venice has conquered London, that seemed like a good place to stop - didn't want to Jump The Shark :).
 
Many congratulations on completion! T'was a fine read.
 
A very inspiring piece. I can only say, if I try something like that, it will work for 100 years, then some evil thing comes (France, GB, Spain, all at once) and my shiny Island Empire gets bashed from every side.
 
WoW!!!
I just finshed reading this after the recent days.
I have only one word to describe this AAR.
EPIC!

You have taken a small state,put on yourself a set of hard rules,reducing your manpower and taxes by huge numbers over the game,and ended up winning nevertheless.
Congrats!
 
WoW!!!
I just finshed reading this after the recent days.
I have only one word to describe this AAR.
EPIC!

You have taken a small state,put on yourself a set of hard rules,reducing your manpower and taxes by huge numbers over the game,and ended up winning nevertheless.
Congrats!

thanks much, appreciate the feedback - glad you enjoyed the AAR!