Post by Spain on Sept 23, 2010 18:52:48 GMT
♕ Mis Hilos
Reino de España
Antonio Fernández Carriedo
Reino de España
Antonio Fernández Carriedo
Sometimes it is hard to get a hold of someone so what better way then to come to their thread to see if they are busy and request an event with them?
Active t h r e a d s :
TBD
After a certain defeat almost half a century ago, the persistent Ottoman Empire attempts to lay claim to Rhodes again, gaining a stronghold in Christendom as he lays to expand. However, the rest of Christendom is determined to put a halt to his campaign, including Charles V, who sends his men to help fortify the walls and defend the Knights Hospitallars that reside there.
♔ 1496: Wedding of Philip I and Joanna - Austria, Spain
Hasta Que La Muerte Nos Separe
With the threat of France advances making an impression on the young Kingdom of Spain, the House of Trastámara form a few key alliances in order to hold their neighbor in check. In celebration of an alliance that would later drive the politics on continental Europe for years to come, the Spanish monarchs meet the Habsburg rulers at the formal wedding ceremony of Philip of Burgundy and Juana de Aragòn.
♔ 1585-1604: Anglo-Spanish War - England, Spain
Les Patentes de Corso
With the union of Catalina de Aragón with Henry VIII of England, Spain finds himself looking at a potentially close friendship with the isolationist England. However, with the beginning of the Reformation, complications of domestic affairs, and the shifting of the balance of powers due to the increase in Hapsburg influences, tensions in their relationship.
♔ 1647 CE - 1648 CE: Neapolitan Revolt - S. Italy, Spain
El Problema Domestico
In dire need for funding to keep its war chest from running empty, Spain continues to look towards its protectorates due to the draining war campaigns that he has constantly been pulled into. However, as taxes rise with the discontentment of the Neapolitans, they decide to follow the lead of the Sicilians and revolt against the Spanish crown.
♔ 1936 CE - 1939 CE: Spanish Civil War - Germany, Spain
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Trying to hold his existence together while his people are torn apart by civil strife, Spain is left trying to pick up the pieces while praying for the war to end. With funds drained after purchasing over-priced weapons from Russia and countless hours trying to determine which country's advice to listen to. However, Germany visits Madrid and has a proposition that Spain cannot refuse.
♔ 1936 CE - 1939 CE: Spanish Civil War - New Zealand, Spain
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In spite of the fact that they are on opposite sides of the world, New Zealand sneaks out from under England's nose and travels to Spain to witness the first media war first-hand. Surprised by the devatation and concerned for the safety of his men, he shows up at Spain's doorstep to offer his help in the war in hopes of improving the situation there.[/ul]
Requested e v e n t s :
♔ Date needs verification: Formation of Division Azul - Germany, Spain
♔ 1568 - 1648: The Dutch Revolt - England, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain[/ul]
Desired e v e n t s :
♔ 1701 - 1714: War of Spanish Succession - Austria, France, Germany (Bavaria), North Italy (Savoy), Netherlands, Portugal, Prussia, Spain, Great Britain (England)
♔ 1740 - 1748 :War of Austrian Succession - Austria, France, Germany (Bavaria, Hanover, Saxony), North Italy (Genoa, Sardinia), Italy (Naples, Two Sicilies), Netherlands, Prussia, Spain, Sweden, Great Britain (England)
♔ 1801: War of the Oranges - Portugal, Spain
♔ 1898: Spanish-American War
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