Scenarios about 'Habsburg dynasty'
The Habsburg dynasty was one of Europe's most influential royal houses, ruling various territories across Europe from the 13th to the early 20th century. At its height, the family controlled an empire spanning from Spain to Hungary, shaping European politics through strategic marriages and diplomatic maneuvering rather than military conquest. In alternate history scenarios, the Habsburgs frequently feature in timelines exploring continued monarchical governance in Central Europe or divergent outcomes to World War I.
What If The Habsburgs Lost Power Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Habsburg dynasty's hold on European power collapsed in the early 17th century, dramatically reshaping the political landscape of Europe and altering centuries of geopolitical development.
What If The Holy Roman Empire Became a Centralized State?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Holy Roman Empire overcame its decentralized nature to become a unified power comparable to France or England, dramatically reshaping European and world history.
What If The Peace of Westphalia Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the treaties of Westphalia failed in 1648, potentially altering the development of the modern state system, religious tolerance, and international relations as we know them.
What If The Thirty Years' War Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where religious and political tensions in the Holy Roman Empire were resolved peacefully, preventing the devastating conflict that reshaped European power dynamics for centuries.