I started reading a book, Life in a Medieval City, where they describe the history, the culture, and the layout of the land itself around Troyes in 1250. I am continually struck the similarities to Afghanistan. For example, the prominence of religion, the control by warlords, and state of constant tension and war all seem to have a modern day equivalent. Therefore, the thought came to me. What if a foreign power with modern technology, modern beliefs, and modern governmental institutions invaded a place in Medieval Europe? What would happen if they tried to take a region in Medieval Europe and turn it into a modern state? Let's lay it out as a thought experiment and see what happens.
Now, where in Europe are we talking about? Any suggestions? I'd like to suggest somewhere in Western Europe. Perhaps somewhere mountainous so we can make sure the geography is somewhat similar to Afghanistan.
Now, where in Europe are we talking about? Any suggestions? I'd like to suggest somewhere in Western Europe. Perhaps somewhere mountainous so we can make sure the geography is somewhat similar to Afghanistan.