What if the Jacobites Restored the Stuart Monarchy?

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @justagreekhistorian
    @justagreekhistorian  20 дней назад +10

    Clarification for the ending of the video [Spoiler warning]
    I realized this as I was editing, the way I phrased it sounds as if France will completely annex the whole world or something, which is not what I had in mind. By world domination, I mostly meant something like the hegemonic position Britain had in our timeline, but on an even higher level. Of course, should England, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands and Russia all team up to stop France, they will most certainly succeed, but the point is, France is in a really powerful position, and unless such a gigantic alliance gets formed, the future of the French Kingdom looks very bright.

  • @TrulyUntold
    @TrulyUntold 19 дней назад +12

    My favorite thing about this channel is definitely how unique the videos are compared to the rest of what you see on RUclips so it always refreshing to see. Keep it up man I’m rooting for you

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  19 дней назад +1

      Glad you like them!

    • @Nichigen
      @Nichigen 13 дней назад

      ​@@justagreekhistorianyou should become like living ironically in Europe
      A Serbian Channel which is pretty funny tbh

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 20 дней назад +22

    Suggestion: What if William. Queen anne and prince george son lived? No union with hanover

  • @Jesus_is_KIng-I
    @Jesus_is_KIng-I 20 дней назад +10

    As a French I’m this is a great scenario a reverse one

  • @wiseibis
    @wiseibis 18 дней назад +6

    a more interesting and realistic scenario is a Taiwan type of situation, with him ruling Ireland, while still claiming the title of king of England.

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  18 дней назад +1

      Who is "him" exactly, and which part of the video are we talking about? If you mean Charles fleeing to Ireland during the civil war, then yeah, that's certainly possible, but I think that Scotland is much more likely option

    • @wiseibis
      @wiseibis 18 дней назад

      @ James 2

    • @twiddlerat9920
      @twiddlerat9920 15 дней назад

      That'd mean irish people would be happy, which can't be allowed to happen

  • @banjogyro
    @banjogyro 8 дней назад

    I love the editing! Very smooth

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  7 дней назад

      Thank you! Davinci Resolve is generally so much better than Filmora

  • @Desmuu
    @Desmuu 3 дня назад +1

    What if Hellenoturkism were achieved?

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  3 дня назад +1

      That'd be quite an interesting prospect, though I'd have to move it for later down the line since my next video will be on Greece and Turkey lol

    • @Desmuu
      @Desmuu 3 дня назад +1

      @justagreekhistorian Yay! I love alternate histories regarding Greece. ♥️

  • @That-One-Georgia-Bear
    @That-One-Georgia-Bear 20 дней назад +3

    Finally someone did this scenario

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 20 дней назад +5

    Welcome back! Love your content ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kostashliopoulos9293
    @kostashliopoulos9293 20 дней назад +2

    Πολύ ωραίο βίντεο, χρονια πολλα κι όλας αν και καθυστερημένα Ανδρέα.

  • @Thomas_Name
    @Thomas_Name 19 дней назад

    Finally someone writes an interesting alternative history.

  • @micahistory
    @micahistory 16 дней назад

    very interesting alternate history

  • @Revision_General
    @Revision_General 20 дней назад +3

    Wasn't expecting this tbh but very interesting. Suggestion: what if Hannibal won against Rome in the second Punic War?? What will this do to European culture and can his conquests survive?

  • @SirSloo
    @SirSloo 20 дней назад +3

    W scenario

  • @ORREGOLAC
    @ORREGOLAC 19 дней назад

    As a fan of the Outlander show, I'm happy to having find out about this video.

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  19 дней назад +1

      Yeah Outlander was a really big inspiration for me to make this haha

  • @mappingshaman5280
    @mappingshaman5280 20 дней назад +4

    What if the hundred years war ended in a stalemate with england keeping its continental possessions but failing to conquer france?

    • @arthurbriand2175
      @arthurbriand2175 20 дней назад +1

      Welcome to the two hundred years war

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  20 дней назад

      Hm I haven't seen anyone do this before, so much hype about England winning, this could add some spice to that

  • @KnightofGondor671
    @KnightofGondor671 19 дней назад

    What if Henry VI/the Lancasters won the Wars of the Roses against the Yorks?

  • @hugosetiawan8928
    @hugosetiawan8928 15 дней назад

    French america existing is the best thing in alternate history...

  • @GKF2008
    @GKF2008 20 дней назад +4

    Nice

  • @thedetective4742
    @thedetective4742 19 дней назад

    Χρονια αργοπορημενα πολλα🎉

  • @BrianKarolina-ip5mz
    @BrianKarolina-ip5mz 18 дней назад

    I just wondering would it includes the alternate history that america became a monarchy
    But ideas. Not hereditary but kind of like elective monarchy

  • @nuttygeezer708
    @nuttygeezer708 19 дней назад +3

    Britain never eclipsed France in Europe lol and how was the Austrian war of Succession about containing French expansion. Britain was colonising India, North America and Australia in the 18th century. More expansionist than any European power.

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  19 дней назад

      Yes they did though, after the Seven Years war. Of course, with the French revolution that was kinda reversed, but after France was once again defeated, Britain emerged on top once more
      Also I never said that the Austrian war of Succession was about containing French expansion, I said that that was the reason Britain joined the war

    • @nuttygeezer708
      @nuttygeezer708 18 дней назад

      How did Britain @ joining the war under that pretext?

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  18 дней назад

      @@nuttygeezer708 It's clear; if the coalition forces won, France would gain the Austrian Netherlands, and their main continental rival, Austria, would have been destroyed
      On top of that, Bavaria, a close ally would expand massively
      It sure sounds an expansionist war for the French

    • @nuttygeezer708
      @nuttygeezer708 18 дней назад

      @@justagreekhistorian France and Prussia did win militarily as Frederick beat the Austrians and took silesia and de Saxe cleared the Low Countries of the Allied military presence through his famous victories at lauffeld, Fontenoy, Rocoux and finally Maastricht and got the Austrian Netherlands. Then Louis XV gave it back at Aix La Chapelle to try and bring French - Hapsburg rivalry. So giving back won territory seems pretty anti expansionist compared to Prussia that doubled in size after winning their new land and the British empire would later be the largest European empire globally in terms of sqkm so they are the most expansionist of any country.

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  18 дней назад

      @@nuttygeezer708 I never said that Britain wasn't being expansionist lmfao, all I am saying is that the French were trying to expand, and they were stopped in their tracks by Britain
      Why do you think the French gave up the Austrian Netherlands? Were they being kind and sympathetic? Of course not, Britain FORCED them, because such a French expansion would be a threat to British power

  • @ivandinsmore6217
    @ivandinsmore6217 18 дней назад

    The Jacobites reached Derby and could have marched on London from there. It is highly likely if they had the King would have fled to Hannover and Charlie would eventually have become King Charles III.

  • @Gre-Chaos
    @Gre-Chaos 19 дней назад

    What if Catherine of Aragon conquered Scotland?

  • @vorynrosethorn903
    @vorynrosethorn903 19 дней назад +1

    1. It was heavily religious, basically about Traditional Christian interpretations around hierarchy and the role of Kings in God's order, this was against the non-conformist dominated parliament would had created liberalism to morally and philosophically justify their seizure of power. A change to who won this dispute would have very serious ramifications.
    2. The North of England was sympathetic though less so than in previous rebellions due to changing religious demographics, they didn't flock to the cause out of self-preservation, previous rebels had had their lands stripped or even been sold into slavery. The Jacobites by their disorganization and rampant pillaging did not give confidence in ultimate success. Though it should be noted that a disappointing reaction did not mean a small one, considerable numbers of Englishmen would join the jacobites, both red cloaks who turned coat and veteran military officers who were mostly sent North to train and lead new Scottish recruits were particularly valued, but the Scots also found themselves with a mass of English and Irish volunteers who donned scraps of tartan and amalgamated themselves into existing units. The expectations were too high from the start, frankly even when it came to the highlanders themselves.
    3. There have been several depositions with French support in England's history, they have never altered the English policy towards France much, hence why the French support for this one was half-hearted, it would have not taken any time of England to be back to England things and the repercussions would have little effect on the map, but would fundamentally reshape the ideologies, theology and culture of the future. The erasure of Whig history alone would be monumental.

  • @Grandegattino
    @Grandegattino 18 дней назад +1

    is this a video? sorry i'm new to youtube

  • @FodaseNaoLigo
    @FodaseNaoLigo 10 дней назад

    Good ending

  • @EinkuDOS145
    @EinkuDOS145 20 дней назад +1

    Hi Greek Historian
    Which is the music that you use in your videos?
    Cuz' i've heard it before and searches it for a long time (no success x"d)

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  20 дней назад

      Dmitri Shostakovich Waltz No 2
      From Russia with Love I Huma Huma I melmanos
      Hearts of Iron IV Operation Barbarossa
      Hungarian Dance no 1, 5
      Sprengisandi Icelandic Folk Song
      Strauss ~ The Blue Danube Waltz
      Web Weaver Dance
      When Johnny Comes Marching Home
      Hope this helps!

  • @QUEfrang
    @QUEfrang 16 дней назад

    what if listenbourg was real

  • @hotchocolateconnoisseur
    @hotchocolateconnoisseur 20 дней назад +1

    You should collab with US of Z or Videntis 🔥🔥

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  20 дней назад +1

      I have done a collab with Videntis believe or not, though I do think that video was kinda half assed, I would like to try again sometime in the future
      US of Z is also a really good althist youtuber

  • @Catitect
    @Catitect 20 дней назад

    What if Michael the brave's union succeded

  • @ianmacdonald9932
    @ianmacdonald9932 15 дней назад

    William of Orange was James’s nephew via his sister Mary Stuart so the closest male heir before James’s son was born. He wasn’t just Mary’s husband.
    The French were Britain’s natural rival & old enemy. Religion wasn’t the only division between the two nations. There’s no way a Stuart Catholic king would have been accepted especially one in hock to the French absolute monarchy.
    1688 established the primacy of Parliament over the Devine Rights of the Crown as exemplified by James II. Mary Tudor was the last Catholic monarch & she was widely despised for her religious persecution of Protestants & foreign alliance with Spain.
    The Spanish failed to invade England in 1588 & I can’t see how the combined forces would have done much better or had domestic local popular support. Remember Scotland was essentially a Protestant country by 1688. While the some of the Highland clans may have wanted restoration most in Scotland didn’t & the most powerful landholders were anti Stuart & anti-Catholic. Likewise in England there’s no way that an invasion would have realistically succeeded.
    As for the American colonies they would have revolted long before your timeline suggests given US was essential founded by puritans who were strongly anti-Catholic.
    This seems more like fantasy game of thrones based on no real credible evidence? If may be perhaps based on a wish to try to erase Britain & its empire from history but frankly another Stuart Restoration wouldn’t have done it.
    If the Hanoverians were unpopular & “foreign” they were accepted because they were both Protestants & willing to accept Parliamentary rule with the king. The Stuart Pretenders were entirely raised in France with no real understanding of even Scotland never mind England (the richer & politically dominate part of GB). Also your alternative timeline doesn’t give enough credence to the English Civil War which has already settled matters both in terms of the dominate religion & system of government. There was no real appetite to re-fight this some 50-100 years later. England, Wales & most of Scotland were monarchist & Protestant & with a Parliamentary form of government.
    Louis XIV’s France was seen as the great threat both to the Reformation & independence of many of the smaller Protestant States emerging in Central & Eastern Europe. Read Churchill on the period how Louis was seen as forerunner of Hitler in terms of the fate of Europe & why his defeat by Marlborough was such a significant victory. A General who had been loyal to James but switched to William once he saw how he ruled as King.
    A little more understand of wider British history would help to see why this was never going to happen as described.

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  15 дней назад

      Okay lol, that doesn't really have any serious impact on the scenario, I can't mention every detail
      Yes, I am aware that France and England were not only divided by religion, I am not stupid; the Stuarts would still have allied themselves with France because, as you said later in your comment, they were literally raised in France and they were extremely loyal. In a couple of generations, the Franco-British rivalry would have certainly came up again, but that was interrupted by the Second English Civil war outlined in the video
      Never said that this was a very realistic scenario, in my channel I don't strictly focus on "realistic" alternate history scenarios (such thing doesn't even exist) and that part of the video was made specifically in order to achieve the scenario. If that doesn't happen, then the Stuarts would have no shot at victory, meaning this video wouldn't exist
      The American colonies could indeed rebel earlier, but I consider it more likely that this takes time, with them beginning to tie their grip over their own territory and then launching full revolts during the Second English Civil War
      Also yes, the English Civil War did indeed open the gates to all that stuff, but it can be argued that the reforms passed during William's reign were more significant. No matter what laid the ground for England's, and by extension the rest of Britain's governments, such as a sudden return to absolutism wouldn't be seen kindly by said populations. It'd be difficult to see them just accept such a situation and do nothing
      I don't know what this has to do with the scenario
      And yeah, the scenario seems very plausible still.

  • @Alternate-History-Chronicles
    @Alternate-History-Chronicles 20 дней назад +4

    Based. Very based indeed

  • @legaullonapoleonien8760
    @legaullonapoleonien8760 19 дней назад

    Vive la France !

  • @corvus1374
    @corvus1374 19 дней назад +1

    William was also third in line to the English throne, behind his wife and her sister, Anne.

  • @AmericanImperium1776
    @AmericanImperium1776 20 дней назад +1

    As a Catholic Classical Republican with Monarchist sympathies, I will enjoy this video very much. 👍

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  20 дней назад +1

      Good to hear haha

    • @AmericanImperium1776
      @AmericanImperium1776 20 дней назад

      @@justagreekhistorian Can you do what if Pyotr Wrangel took charge of the White Army Forces earlier?
      P.S. Vive La Frois! Vive La France!

    • @justagreekhistorian
      @justagreekhistorian  20 дней назад +1

      @@AmericanImperium1776 Sure, could be interesting
      Also yes, Vive la France

    • @AmericanImperium1776
      @AmericanImperium1776 20 дней назад

      @@justagreekhistorian Great thanks. 👍 A good source for Wrangel would be his memoir, “Always With Honor.”

  • @stevenlawrence7101
    @stevenlawrence7101 20 дней назад

    I am a direct descendant of the old chiefs of clan MacNeil, and the son of the chief I am related to fought in almost all of the battles with his 6 brothers