Although European Brittany is usually absorbed by France and the rest of her ends up exiled in the colonies when played by the AI, in a human player's hands the nation has a huge potential to become a European powerhouse, or colonial empire. They border France, a potential threat to their independence. If the tumultuous politics of Europe fail to offer opportunities, perhaps Brittany's destiny may lie beyond its shores.īrittany is a mid-sized country in the French region. The port of Brest meanwhile would make an ideal naval dockyard, being both a sheltered natural harbour and strategically located to intercept both French and English fleets.īrittany must choose its friends and enemies carefully if it's to survive in the modern era. The capital of Nantes has seen grand reconstruction efforts following a bloody succession war and currently stands as one of the major Atlantic port cities. Brittany is unlikely to be able to stand against either of the warring powers alone, and to that end may consider cooperation with the rising power of Burgundy.īrittany is a rich and fertile land with much potential for development. How far the Dukes of Brittany will honour their promise of neutrality remains to be seen there could be much to gain from involvement in the war, but also many dangers. This conflict seems likely to once again lead to hostilities, as French demands for the surrender of Maine go unmet by England. The Second Treaty of Guérande, signed in 1381, formally declared Brittany neutral in the Hundred Years War.
France in particular has repeatedly made diplomatic and military attempts to annex Britanny into its domain. Caught between England and France, its Dukes have long had to struggle to maintain independence. Brittany's situation in 1444 is much the same as in previous centuries.
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