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I really don’t see either the burgher party or the nobility (Evangelical or Catholic) backing the King of Scots over either of Frederik’s children. It would be difficult for James to stake a claim on his wife’s behalf across the North Sea.

As others have stated, Gustav Vasa was really the least of Christian II's worries after the bloodbath. Although the king had pacified some sections of the peasantry (mainly in Uppland) after his military conquest by promising them salt instead of the sword, his proclamation of forced disarmament...

Christian IV of Denmark-Norway had tried in vain to convince the Danish council of the realm to declare war on Sweden in august 1604. The refusal to sanction a declaration of war had, however, been carried by a razor thin majority IIRC. Perhaps the capture of Charles IX might convince the...

On the face of it, it seems as if the Huguenots are worse off than in OTL, although Guise’s survival might actually lessen the feud between his son and Coligny?

The marriage prospects of Prince Hans are interesting to contemplate indeed, but of those you suggested, the first is a queen without a throne (for now at least), the second is French and I’m unsure which Habsburg you’re referring to for the third. I think Christian II would most likely look to...

Just tuning in to say that I'm deeply impressed by the quality of your prose. This TL is really a joy to read and I look forward to seeing more!

Just a quick question for the readers - are there perchance any Czech (or failing that Slovak) speakers amongst the audience? That is true indeed! I didn't know that there was a separate colony on Frederiksberg. A bit odd to compare that modern municipality with the Amager of today x'D

Hi all, thanks for the replies! It’s a great relief and very rewarding that so many of you are still following this timeline after so long. I can’t make any promises going forward as to when the next update is coming out, but I’m brainstorming possible subjects for chapter 33. There are still a...

Made my first map in over half a year! Was fun, but challenging to get back to it.

Chapter 32 The Queen of the Eastern Sea There is found silver, iron and copper Which is brought abroad in great number Squirrel, ermine and marten And all furs to which men hearken Are there gathered in hands And brought away to foreign lands - The Swedish Verse Chronicle, ca. 1450[1]...

Sure thing. It's mentioned in detail in Allen's biography of Christian II on page 20 of book 3 (second half). Here's my own rough translation: The most intrusive of all the changes, which the law wrought on ecclesiastical affairs, and the one which most seriously broke with the existing Church...

The duchies were subject to the German practice of split inheritance, so if Christian II defeats and dispossesses his uncle, both royal and ducal part would come under royal control. Christian II might do away with the practice (as in my timeline), but he could also keep it as a way to ensure...

What an interesting premise! I wonder what could have convinced Christian II to not shorten the necks of the Sture partisans ;)

Sorry to disappoint those who hoped for an update :( I joined the civil service half a year ago and the work has really been doing a number on me. It's been difficult to focus on counter-factual history when you come home completely knackered. I simply do not have the energy to be as active as...

To many historians, Brunkeberg marks a (if not the) deciding moment in the history of the Kalmar Union, so it's an interesting question. The battle itself is rife with PODs. Like you yourself mention, if Christian I avoided getting shot in the face and instead slew Knud Posse, the leader of...