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The Ottoman Empire: 1518 - 1535
1518 - 1535
As the first third of the 16th century drew to a close, the Ottoman Empire began to show moderate progress. All loans and debts had been repaid and a solid administrative infrastructure was established in almost every province. The economy was far from perfect, but it was certainly an improvement over earlier years.
With these improvements, enough money was gathered to form a solid army. Once the army was ready, war was declared on Persia and their vassal, Oman. This first war would rage for years, and despite their devastating defeats, the Persians repeatedly refused peace. Finally tiring of war, the Ottoman Empire settled for a handful of provinces from Persia and Oman.
However, little time was lost as a second war was declared shortly after the truce ended. This time, Persia and Oman had scant forces and Ottoman troops quickly put all of their lands under siege with the exception of the island of Bahrain. This island was well defended, and a substantial navy would be needed to take it. Large numbers of transports were built in preparation for the assault.
As the second war with Persia began, diplomatic inquiries from various nations focused on the Hungarian lands. This was around the same time that the Protestant branch of the Christian faith surged in popularity. Various proposals were considered, and armies were rasied accordingly. Despite being actively engaged in the east, the Sultan was carefully considering his other borders. After the Shiites were dealt with, he was certain that his western border would extend even further into Europe.
1518 - 1535
As the first third of the 16th century drew to a close, the Ottoman Empire began to show moderate progress. All loans and debts had been repaid and a solid administrative infrastructure was established in almost every province. The economy was far from perfect, but it was certainly an improvement over earlier years.
With these improvements, enough money was gathered to form a solid army. Once the army was ready, war was declared on Persia and their vassal, Oman. This first war would rage for years, and despite their devastating defeats, the Persians repeatedly refused peace. Finally tiring of war, the Ottoman Empire settled for a handful of provinces from Persia and Oman.
However, little time was lost as a second war was declared shortly after the truce ended. This time, Persia and Oman had scant forces and Ottoman troops quickly put all of their lands under siege with the exception of the island of Bahrain. This island was well defended, and a substantial navy would be needed to take it. Large numbers of transports were built in preparation for the assault.
As the second war with Persia began, diplomatic inquiries from various nations focused on the Hungarian lands. This was around the same time that the Protestant branch of the Christian faith surged in popularity. Various proposals were considered, and armies were rasied accordingly. Despite being actively engaged in the east, the Sultan was carefully considering his other borders. After the Shiites were dealt with, he was certain that his western border would extend even further into Europe.
There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his Prophet.
Scribe for Khalifah Süleymân I Kanuni
Sovereign of the House of Osman
Sultan of Sultans
Commander of the Faithful
Successor of the Prophet of the Lord of the Universe
Scribe for Khalifah Süleymân I Kanuni
Sovereign of the House of Osman
Sultan of Sultans
Commander of the Faithful
Successor of the Prophet of the Lord of the Universe
the_genius said:Your prize Mark.....
he wrote in the main thread. It was the BB reduction, IIRC.
Austria
1518 - 1535
The German-Dutch Affairs
After introducing our dinasty into the lands of South Germany, the Habsburg decided to reinforce the relation and the reputation throughout Europe. Our bonds with the important crowns of Western Europe, Spain and England, have been secured and Austria have settled this bonds by signing agreements of cooperation and friendship with the countries mentioned.
By 1519, the crown of the Habsburgian family had been taken by the grandchild of Maximilian the Greatest, Karl V. This energic young man have also inherited the realms of Castille and Aragon. Due to the extension of the territories the young Karl is ruling, he left the Austrian branch of them to be ruled by his brother, young prince Ferdinand as Viceroy.
Karl V (Carlos I in Spain) of Habsburg. Archduke of Austria. He ceded the Administration of the territories of the German side of his family to his brother, Ferdinand.
After the friends of the western border were secured, it was needed to strengthend the relationship with our neighbours of the eastern side. The King of Poland continously showed their preferance to keep our good friendship and to collaborate in matters that concern both countries; due to this, the Viceroy have maintaned direct contacts with Warsaw and many agreements have been secured. Also the relationship with the powerful Calipha of the Infidels, have been maintained in order to keep the Balkan region in their actual state of peace and prosperity, due to this, the vassal state of Hungary have lived quietly for all these years.
The Viceroy Ferdinand started a campaign of securing to the family the lands of Bohemia, where the King Ludvik II, was being ill and without a descendants. Rightfully Bohemia is a territory of the Habsburg as being cousins of King Ludvik, but it was needed a decisive instance where there won't be no doubt of that. The Military Alliance was renewed and several agreeements were signed.
After this, King Ludvik was certain that the fate of Bohemia was connected very tightly with the fate of Austria, and so he signed a will where his last wish was that the Habsburgian inherited the lands of Bohemia. This happened in september 9th of 1526, when the honorable King Ludvik passed away quietly in his chambers, surrounded by his family, his friends and his successor, the Archduke himself, Karl V holding his hand. Karl V rapidly included this territory under the direct administration of the lands where his brother, the Viceroy Ferdinand, was ruling on his behalf. Ferdinand concluded agreements with the nobility of Bohemia to join these territories with the administration system of Vienna, so that every territory enjoy the benefits of being inside the control of Vienna and Habsburg.
In 1525, the Viceroy decided to completely cede the Netherlands territories to his friend, the English King, so that way, Austria will focus on his core, Germany and the Balkans.
Agreements with our friends in Spain were completed to ensure the safe cession of those territories to the English ruler. France protested and intended to create some tension between the two brothers, but these were futile actions by the French King.
During these years, the wave of obscurantism and end-of-the-world feelings started to invade our lands. This wave was called, the Protestantism, created by a critized and resentful monk named Luther, rapidly the people who wasn't caught by his evil spell, called him "the son of Lucifer".
The Viceroy authorize the Church to work on the task of retrieving and saving the ones that got caught by this wave. The job done by the Church have been really efficient and just a handfull of villages of the recent acquired territories of Bohemia have maintained his faith on the Protestantism, but soon they will surrendered to the true and powerful faith.
After securing the territories of Bavaria and Baden and such, Austria must secure also the lands up north, to our side, that's why several agreements have been held with the princes, specially with Hessen, which have joined our cause to embrace the peace and prosperity of Germany.
The Viceroy is still aware of the involvement of the French King into the matters of Germany. Even though the new elected Emperor have signed treaties with France, Austria alerts the rest of the european crowns of the intentions of the French King, that is getting too into territories that are not historical nor have relation whatsoever with France.
The outcome of these and other matters might soon be known, hopefully will be a positive one for Austria and the balance and peace of Europe.
Oh.. got it... thank God our dear Co-GM is more awake than meCasluerj said:
Btw, the prize for Austria is...... ta ta ta tannn... -3BB
the_genius said:
As always the austrians are, to say the least, misleading.
Spain publicly, is known by all rulers in Europe, denounced and protested the austrian-english deal (using strange words as gamey that we don't understand like the diplomatic developments in Europe were a game). That is in the public record.
And regarding our alliances in Germany. As it has been pointed out several times France decide to interfere in Germany after Austria was trampling german princes. Is because we regard highly the freedom of Germany that we had singed an alliance with the Palatine Prince and with Kleves. And if Austria try to annex Hessen (let say diplo-vassalizing) the austrian expansionism will be treated accordingly. After all, we have the support of the Holy Roman Emperor, not Austria. Maybe the fact that Austria invades and annex german electors have to do something with it.
France is no one to mess into the matters of Germany and its surroundings, Austria on the other hand, has a special bond with out brothers of those lands likewise with our brothers of Hungary, Bohemia or Italy; otherwise France have had no contact with any kind with Germany, or no other than to attack our princes and dukes; now in Vienna we wonder how France "convinced" the Holy Emperor and Palatin Prince to enter into his Alliance... perhaps the lead and steal of the french weapons are the "arguments"arcorelli said:
Also, Austria and his most Majesty Viceroy won't pay attention to any threat coming from the conflictive and ironical King of the French
the_genius said:France is no one to mess into the matters of Germany and its surroundings, Austria on the other hand, has a special bond with out brothers of those lands likewise with our brothers of Hungary, Bohemia or Italy; otherwise France have had no contact with any kind with Germany, or no other than to attack our princes and dukes; now in Vienna we wonder how France "convinced" the Holy Emperor and Palatin Prince to enter into his Alliance... perhaps the lead and steal of the french weapons are the "arguments"
*We* had not attacked german princes neither dukes. Is Austria who had done so. It is clear that the lesser princes and rulers are worried about Austria and this is why the Palatine Prince and the lord of Kleves had accepted our alliance.
So, let us be clear: The kingdom of France will not allow any attack from the austrian archduke on any german prince or italian ruler (since they are talking about Italy now). From this moment on, they are *all* under our protection against Austrian attack.
Her Majesty, Elizabeth I, Queen of England, Scotland, Ireland, Stadholder of Netherlands, Duchess of Holstein, Fladern and Brabant, Countess of Oldenburg, Mecklenburg and Breme, would like to say to both, the Honorable King of France and the most wise Archduke of Austria that Her Majesty wishes to intermediate an agreement between so nobles monarches.
Her Majesty, Elizabeth I, will be waiting the King of France, Fraçois I and the Archduke of Austria, Ferdinand I in London to discuss a way to solve this problem with diplomacy and peace.
England is confident that there is space for everyone in this world and that, theorically, Austria has more rights than France in Germany, despite England fully understands French worries about the current Austrian expansion into Holy Roman territory.
Hoping to let the channel open,
The Foreign minister of Her Majesty, Elizabeth I, Queen of England and bla bla bla...
Her Majesty, Elizabeth I, will be waiting the King of France, Fraçois I and the Archduke of Austria, Ferdinand I in London to discuss a way to solve this problem with diplomacy and peace.
England is confident that there is space for everyone in this world and that, theorically, Austria has more rights than France in Germany, despite England fully understands French worries about the current Austrian expansion into Holy Roman territory.
Hoping to let the channel open,
The Foreign minister of Her Majesty, Elizabeth I, Queen of England and bla bla bla...
Casluerj said:
We appreciate the gesture of the Queen of England, and we declare that Francois I will be in person in London to discuss the diplomatic situation
The most Honorable Viceroy of Austria, Ferdinand, in representation of the Powerful Archduke, Karl V; commits himself to this reunion in London, and hopes that this will be a fruitfull and interesting gathering for the prosperity of our countries, and also hopes that cordiality and understanding can come back to the senses of the crowned heads of Europe.Casluerj said:
That'd work for me. I remember reading somewhere that if you showed up again, you could have Portugal permanently, otherwise it would be annexed by Spain.
-Mark
-Mark
Actually, I don't know the position of Portugal atm, it will be nice to hear it from the spaniard... if you can, show up tonight, as I think it'll be good to have Porto-humanSitting Bull said:
.... thanks Sitting
the_genius said:Actually, I don't know the position of Portugal atm, it will be nice to hear it from the spaniard... if you can, show up tonight, as I think it'll be good to have Porto-human
Well, I guess it will not be a popular view, but Portugal is already screwed. Spain already got the things that Portugal needs (Asian COTs). Portugal is one of the countries that -to be played- need to be played in all early sessions. That are the crucial ones for them. So I could prefer that Sitting Bull is used in other country (no idea what could be playable right now, China to screw europeans?, Persia could only screw the OE)
Right now, I could pity whoever could play Portugal. They only make a target (well, Port is usually a target, but a strong Port can defend himself better)
Hmm.. you're right.. although he already sub Porto when Spain was getting his hands into the Asian CoTs, and as far as I know, he didn't complain about it, even he allied with the spaniard and I guess they worked together; but that's the thing, I don't know the exact situation of the country. But your suggestion of giving him China, sounds nice.. it'll be great to have it... we better decide tonight with all the guys...arcorelli said:
The Kingdom of France until 1553
The diplomatic crisis with the austrian branch of the House of the Habsburgs was, at the last moment, averted by the intervention of England. The treaty of London was signed with the archduke, and the satus quo was accepted by both realms by the time being. Besides, a very interesting deal regarding Italy was signed in the Thames. So, France took Emilia, Firenze (where a new refinery was built to show the italians the advantages of french rule) and Siena.
Our explorers reached some strange and quite fabled lands in India and near Malacca. China has still not being reached, but french sailors are confident in their abilities to reach that kingdom. The necessary ports were founded and developed to help our explorers. But it is believed that a more aggressive policy will be decided in Paris.
The knowledge of trade that the extensive dealings with wine brings to french merchants had made them one of the most advanced in the world. They are (together with Spain, who we copied the practice) able to expel merchants of our trade centers. Our expulsion from Spanish trade centers by the regent don AI teached France how to do that.
The religious peace in France was broke when in several provinces (specially in rich wine ones) the populace decided to abandon their old faith and embrace some strange new teachings. The king and court of France, worried about the supply of wine, had not decided stil what to do about it.
OT. I choose the -3 BB prize.
The diplomatic crisis with the austrian branch of the House of the Habsburgs was, at the last moment, averted by the intervention of England. The treaty of London was signed with the archduke, and the satus quo was accepted by both realms by the time being. Besides, a very interesting deal regarding Italy was signed in the Thames. So, France took Emilia, Firenze (where a new refinery was built to show the italians the advantages of french rule) and Siena.
Our explorers reached some strange and quite fabled lands in India and near Malacca. China has still not being reached, but french sailors are confident in their abilities to reach that kingdom. The necessary ports were founded and developed to help our explorers. But it is believed that a more aggressive policy will be decided in Paris.
The knowledge of trade that the extensive dealings with wine brings to french merchants had made them one of the most advanced in the world. They are (together with Spain, who we copied the practice) able to expel merchants of our trade centers. Our expulsion from Spanish trade centers by the regent don AI teached France how to do that.
The religious peace in France was broke when in several provinces (specially in rich wine ones) the populace decided to abandon their old faith and embrace some strange new teachings. The king and court of France, worried about the supply of wine, had not decided stil what to do about it.
OT. I choose the -3 BB prize.