The legitimate king of France and Navarre, who was destined to be assassinated in 1610, was still alive and breathing.
Rebuilding France and restoring royal authority much faster than in the original history.
The starting point of this historical inflection was clear.
Trade with the New World.
The emergence of enormous rights held solely in the king's hands.
Through this, Henri IV could wield vast monetary power, distribute privileges to his supporters, and manipulate public opinion to easily seize power.
That was his good fortune.
In 1610, a mad Catholic fanatic named François Ravaillac jumped into the king's carriage but was easily subdued and executed. Now, his glorious reign was entering its 25th year.
In the court of such Henri IV...
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There was one person who made everyone sink into tense silence.
