Queen Victoria, the “Grandmother of Europe,” used royal marriages as tools of diplomacy. Her 9 children married into monarchies across Europe, by WWI, her grandchildren ruled Britain, Germany, and Russia, showcasing the power of royal diplomacy.
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Hey! That sounds just like Star Wars episodes 1-3, when you find out that the bad guy actually controls both sides and started a massive war in order to increase his own political power.
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