fredrikslicer / Ambition Updated to 0.5 Republican Tradition thanks to - Blobhemian and others. Ambition Updated tothanks to - Blobhemian and others.

After watching DDRJake’s repeated calls for idea suggestions, I thought I would throw my hat in the ring...I have always had an interest in the history of Corsica and have enjoyed conquering the Med with them as a released nation. However, as of 1.21, they are still limited to generic Italian ideas shared with other tags such as Siena and Mantua. However, Corsica has a rich culture and history of its own, which is quite distinct from the mainland. I chose to study Corsica's role in the French Revolutionary War during my MA History course and would love to be able to put my knowledge to some practical use.What follows are my humble suggestions...(Corsica is a strategically important island in the Mediterranean trade network.)(Corsica has a history of utilising statesmen and the ideas of the enlightenment to push for the goal of independence)(The ultimate goal for many Corsicans throughout the time period of EUIV - Corsica as an independent Republic)In 1453 a Corsican Diet voted to request the protection of the Bank of Saint George as a major creditor for the island’s Genoese rulers. Control of Corsica’s government was shifted from Genoa to the Bank, which set about building, colonising and taxing as it wished.– Corsica’s position long made it a ripe target for Barbary coastal raids. The Genoese, therefore, invested heavily in citadels and watch towers to provide defence and protection for their interests and the beleaguered population.– Corsica was long subject to brutal blood vendettas between rival families. By the 19th Century, up to 900 murders occurred every year. Honor must prevail above all. Outsiders beware.While Italian and French have both been imposed as official languages during the island’s history, Corsica has its own Romance language - Corsu. The 17th and 18th centuries saw the rise of popular literature, contributing to the affirmation of a unique identity, but one developed from links to multiple cultures.In March 1736, German adventurer Theodor Stephan Freiherr von Neuhoff landed in Corsica with a military force claiming he could free the country from Genoese rule if he was made King. He was therefore elected and crowned with the title Theodore I. However rebel infighting and poor administration during the ensuing war with Genoa forced him to flee the island in November, never to return.– In 1755 Corsicans declared independence, led by Pasquale Paoli. This led to the production of the First Corsican Constitution - Inspired by the thinking of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. At the time it was one of the most modern and liberal to have ever been produced.In 1794 Corsica sought the help of the British at the height of the French Revolutionary Wars. Previous revolutionaries invited Britain to invade in order to make Corsica a client state - accepting George III as sovereign and placement of a British Viceroy in return for a Corsican elected parliament and civil government. Spanish involvement in the war left Britain overextended, forcing a retreat in 1796, quickly followed by the island’s re-designation as a FrenchI’m not entirely sure about the balance, however, I think these ideas draw nicely from Corsica’s history. Any feedback would be more than welcome!EDIT: Syntax / 4. Updated tothanks to