I understand that Perfidious Albion was always perfidious because their interest in the continent from 1700 or so was in maintaining the status quo, such that none of the European powers could threaten Britain.
The development of Germany as a power in its own right, as opposed to 400 or so bizarre little kingdoms, was a factor in upsetting the status quo, and then the long, slow, decline of the Holy Roman Empire (those jut-jawed Hapsburgs) was a mess too. So the Brits were continually playing the major players against each other, to ensure that none of them could threaten Britain's naval power and international empire.
Or we could just watch Game of Thrones for the fictionalised version with dragons.
I have seen very mixed reviews about Napoleon, but I must put my history nerd hat on and give it a go. I've started Masters of the Air and am hooked.
Speaking of history nerd, is anyone watching Shogun on Disney?
Eh check out Dune. Fucking awesome
Here’s a chance to fight back against the mysterious gremlin that disappeared your beloved fleece-lined bomber jacket.
I see that you can purchase Joaquin Phoenix’s 2023 Napoleon long wool coat for $149.99 USD (reduced from $199.99!) right now on the internet!!
I understand that Perfidious Albion was always perfidious because their interest in the continent from 1700 or so was in maintaining the status quo, such that none of the European powers could threaten Britain.
The development of Germany as a power in its own right, as opposed to 400 or so bizarre little kingdoms, was a factor in upsetting the status quo, and then the long, slow, decline of the Holy Roman Empire (those jut-jawed Hapsburgs) was a mess too. So the Brits were continually playing the major players against each other, to ensure that none of them could threaten Britain's naval power and international empire.
Or we could just watch Game of Thrones for the fictionalised version with dragons.
The sex scenes were a lot of fun...