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==History==
==Aranian Empire==
:''Main article: [[History of Midrasia]]''
===Prehistory===
[[image:Spear tips (fluted), Late Paleo Early Archaic Indians, 8000-6000 BC, stone - Wisconsin Historical Museum - DSC03426.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Prehistoric spear tips recovered from archaeological sites in Vaellenia]]
Archaeological evidence suggests that the oldest traces of human life in Midrasia are believed to date from around 1.7 million years ago. Fossilised remains of early humanoids have also been discovered, particularly within the Vaellenian region. Recent studies of the area also indicate that modern humans also inhabited the region in large numbers from around 35,000 years ago. Archaeological studies have indicated the presence of primitive tools, suggesting that the region played host to a large number of hunter-gatherer communities. A number of caves within the Vaellenian mountains also show primitive paintings of animals and humanoids believed to have been created around 20,000 years ago.
 
However as Asura's climate became milder, many communities began to migrate south towards the valleys and shores, where the first permanent settlements were established utilising basic agriculture and fishing techniques in what was believed to be a subsistence society. This is where the link of Midrasians being "farming folk" is believed to have been established.
 
===Antiquity===
:''Main article: [[Fiorentine Empire]]''
[[image:Fiorentina map.png|thumb|right|250px|Map of the Fiorentine Empire at its greatest extent in 80 CE]]
Before the rise of the Fiorentines Midrasia itself played host to a number of different societies and cultural groups. The eastern areas of the country were inhabited by a number of tribes collectively known as the "Mydra", hence the name Midrasia. This region was believed to extend from the Mydroll peninsula as far north as the Viure river. The northern regions were inhabited by a number of Thiaric and Alemannic tribes who generally formed a number of pastoral societies within the Padanian basin. The western regions however played host to a number of more established societies, such as the city-states of the Rivieran region. Foreign influence was also visible within the region through a number of [[Myria|Myrian]] city-state colonies such as [[Almiaro]] and [[Argois|Argolis]]. Early Ardaiman sources however state that around 400 <small>BCE</small> much of this region came under the occupation of the Empire of Artakhshathra, an Iranic conqueror who had subjugated much of the land between [[Elhazia]] and [[Ardaima]]. It is during this period that the basis of [[Alydianism]] was believed to have been brought to the region in the form of rudimentary Iranic fire worship. Nevertheless, the empire eventually collapsed following the death of its titular ruler, leaving little besides its religion in the way of a cultural legacy. Later Fiorentine historians would suggest that the collapse of this empire would ultimately lay the groundwork for the rise of the Fiorentines.
 
Following the collapse of Artakhshathra's empire, somewhere around the mid 300s <small>BCE</small> the various portions of the conquered land began to break up, with the land either divided up between Artakhshathra's generals, or local polities rising up against their occupiers. The city-states of Riviera would be some of the first to establish their own independence, following a brief war against the Iranic occupiers. Following this war a number of city-states including Laterna, Marsala, Monza and Nissa agreed to form a political union in order to better defend themselves from outside influences. The pact saw the King of Laterna become political ruler over the area, with the other city-states retaining considerable autonomy. The union was ultimately sealed upon the Fiorentine hill near Laterna, thereby creating what historians refer to as the Fiorentine Kingdom.
[[image:Ct-fororomano1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Ruins of the Fiorentine Forum at Laterna]]
Initially the new Kingdom struggled against its neighbours, being the victim of frequent raids by the nearby Leccii tribe. During one particular war with the Leccii around 290 <small>BCE</small> the city of Laterna was sacked, which Fiorentine historian Titian suggested resulted in the destruction of all old Fiorentine knowledge. The political crisis following the sack saw the start of the first Fiorentine civil war, resulting in the deposition of the King and installation of a direct democracy extending citizenship to free men of the Fiorentine cities. Over time the new Republic overcame the Leccii threat, subjugating the region and spreading its faith, based on Iranic fire worship to the region. Soon the Fiorentines expanded into modern [[Ardaima]], conquering the other Latin peoples of the area and driving away the Troparcan Empire. Fiorentine conquest of southern Midrasia came around 200 <small>BCE</small> with many of the disorganised tribes being absorbed relatively quickly into the empire. However, northern Midrasia remained relatively lawless, with roaming barbarian tribes posing a major threat to the Fiorentine frontier. The region itself wouldn't be subjugated until around 50 <small>BCE</small> following the legendary "Hundred Day March" of General Titus.
 
As the empire itself grew, the bureaucracy of the republic became increasingly militaristic, with the power of the Fiorentine senate gradually waning as an increasing number of generals would be vested with the dictatorship of Fiorentina, increasingly utilising authority and rituals comparable with a monarch. Religious tensions within the empire would also come to a head around within the First Century as Saint Alydian would lead a religious revolt against Imperial authorities, leading to reform of the Empire's official church. Over time further strife engulfed the empire, leading to the loss of fringe provinces such as [[tir Lhaeraidd|Gaul]], [[Torroso]] and [[Aramas|Aramatheria]]. However, the empire's largest defeat came at the sack of Laterna in 482 <small>CE</small>, when Veleazan raiders, spurred on by Leonic invaders set the torch to the imperial capital. Following the sack, an Imperial remnant centred around the Midrasian provinces attempted to re-establish the empire, briefly taking back Laterna in 485 <small>CE</small>. However it was not to be, and on what is believed to be the 15<sup>th</sup> September 493 <small>CE</small> the [[Betrayal at Mydroll]] occurred and Emperor Salonius was killed by Marciús Braga, self-proclaimed King of Mydroll, effectively ending the reign of the Empire.
 
With the collapse of the Empire came the rise of new powers within the region and the establishment of decentralised Medieval kingdoms and Chiefdoms within the region, contending with the rising powers of Arabekh.
 
===Middle Ages===
:''Main articles: [[Mydran Realms]], [[Alydian Wars]] and [[Revolt of the Serfs]]''
[[image:Avignon, Palais des Papes depuis Tour Philippe le Bel by JM Rosier.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Alydian church soon established itself as the central political and religious authority in Midrasia following the fall of the Empire]]
Following the collapse of the Empire, many smaller kingdoms rose to prominence throughout the area now known as Midrasia. The region also saw an influx of settlers from northern territories, which were now threatened with Alemannic invasion. The most prominent of these states were the Kingdoms of Mydroll, Toussaint and Ibbeny. Historians of Midrasia generally name this era the [[Mydran Realms|period of the Mydran Realms]].
 
Threatened by Alemannic and Leonic raids on the borderlands, many of the Kingdoms and principalities adopted decentralised structures, with many historians marking this as the beginning of feudalism within the region. Local rulers became reliant upon administrative land holders who quickly established themselves as an aristocratic class, with titles passed down on the basis of inheritance rather than appointment, similar to the system utilised under the late empire. Similarly, many of the kingdoms retained Fiorentine military traditions, continuing to utilise late imperial military ranks and formations in combat. Furthermore, the power vacuum in terms of political legitimacy left behind by the fall of the empire was quickly filled by the [[Alydianism|Alydian church]]. Although under the empire Alydian authority had very rarely extended outside of temple grounds, the Seventh century saw an increasing number of rulers turn to the church to establish and confirm their own legitimacy and for support against foreign invaders from the [[Irsad|Irsadic]] or [[Derwyedd]] world. By the end of the Ninth Century, most rulers within the region had converted to Orthodox Alydianism, recognising the authority of the Pontiff over all matters spiritual.
 
Despite the new religious bonds tying together the various kingdoms and principalities, the Midrasian region remained divided between a number of monarchs. Nevertheless a number of other governmental forms existed in the Republics of Argois, Almiaro, whilst the Vaellenian Mountains remained dominated by mountain tribes. It was during this period that the Alydian church began a direct military effort to expand the Alydian frontier. Medieval historians generally mark 997 as the beginning of the period known as the [[Alydian Wars]] wherein a number of crusades were launched into north Arabekh and northern [[Asura]]. The Midrasian kingdoms provided some aid to the Arabkehi crusades which saw the capture of [[Aramas]] and [[Torroso]] for the faith. However, much of Midrasia's role in the Alydian Wars was spent on the Northern Crusade [[image:Alexandrian Crusade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|13th century tapestry depicting the siege of Cyningburgh by Alydian forces]]against the [[Newrey|Newreyan Kingdoms]]. Using the destruction of a church and alleged persecutions of the Alydian minority in Cyningburgh by the Kingdom of Marchia as justification, Pontiff Constance III declared war against the Newreyans in 1019. Much of the fighting in the war was undertaken by the Midrasian Holy Order the Knights of Savoie who earned the patronage of many Midrasian kingdoms. Following the war, the Knights held the territory on the behalf of the church, with the Archbishop of Cyningburgh installed as the regions representative as it underwent Alydianisation. The Knights would hold this territory until the mid Thirteenth Century with the onset of the Newreyan revolt. Midrasian participation in religious wars did not end here though, as Midrasia would play a major role in the Western Crusade against the [[tir Lhaeraidd|Lhaeraidh Kingdom]] which would see the territories of Shiresia, Hlaanedd and Vaellenia fall to the Alydian fold.
 
In terms of internal politics within the Midrasian region, for centuries the power of various Mydran kingdoms remained relatively comparable, with diplomatic efforts used to retain what historians see as early semblances of the principle of the 'balance of power'. However, this system was broken following King Louis of Toussaint's accession as King of Piemonte. Although initially the weakest of the Mydran Kingdoms, Toussaint had come to prominence following its union with the crown of Mydroll. With King Louis declared King of Toussaint, Mydroll and Piemonte, the [[Sixty Years War]] broke out in 1309 as Padania, Ibbeny and parts of the Piemontese nobility refused to accept Louis' accession. As a result of religious schisms in Piemonte threatening Pontifical authority, Pontiff Alexander II declared King Louis ''King of all Mydra''. The newly unified state would quickly become a major power in the region, thanks to its large population and resource base. The prolonged nature of the unification war did result in a number of tensions within the new Midrasian Kingdom, culminating in the [[Revolt of the Serfs|Serfs' Revolt]] in 1352, the outcome of which saw the abolition of {{wp|serfdom}} in the Kingdom and the beginnings of an advisory noble council which would form the basis of the later Estates General.
 
===Early Modern Period===
:''Main articles: [[Midrasian Civil War]] and [[Midrasian Revolution]]''
[[image:Carlos V en Mühlberg, by Titian, from Prado in Google Earth.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Equestrian portrait of Charles I'' painting by Hillel (1562)]]
[[image:Réception du Grand Condé à Versailles (Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1878).png|thumb|right|250px|In 1587 the royal court moved to the Palace of Roixs a major factor in the outbreak of the Civil War in 1624]]
[[image:Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau. Regimiento Real de Minadores-Zapadores abandonando Alcalá de Henares el 24 de mayo de 1808.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Following the Civil War the Midrasian military established itself as one of the most formidable armies in Asura]] 
The creation of a united Midrasian kingdom in 1309 greatly shifted the balance of power within [[Asura]], with the new state expanding into surrounding regions such as Piemonte and northern Padania. The new resource base of the kingdom also allowed it launch a number of overseas ventures, seeing the state establish a considerable trading presence in [[Vestrim]] and particularly [[Majula]]. This new trading network brought great prosperity and cultural advancement in Midrasia, with the importation of goods such as tomatoes, peppers and potatoes which are today staple foods in Midrasian cuisine. The new wealth also allowed the kingdom to establish a number of overseas colonies, with a number of colonies in modern [[Luixiana]] being established in 1521 under the reign of [[Monarchy of Midrasia|Henri III]]. Early modern historians generally suggest that these developments paved the way for the wider renaissance experienced by Asura during this period.
 
It should be noted however that this cultural revolution was also brought about by internal conflict within the Asuran world. [[Ksaiism|Ksaiist]] and [[Trúathi]] missionaries operating within Asura began to greatly undermine Pontifical authority. Ksaiism especially posed a major threat to church order as it began to gain huge cult followings among the gentry and aristocracy of Alydian Asura. Such conflicts also spawned considerable religious infighting, with [[Veleaz]] and [[Alpiens]] officially breaking off from the Orthodox Alydian church. In response the church organised a general response to the crisis which involved military intervention against the breakaway states and religious inquisitions at home. This ultimately had very little effect and only galvanised religious tensions in the Alydian world. This came to a head with the Firenze revolt in 1500, leading to Midrasian intervention and annexation of the region around the [[Pontifical Domain]] in 1512 through the [[Laterna Accords]]. With the effort to combat heresy failing, the church instead turned to reform, relaxing church doctrine to allow acceptance of elements of Ksaiist thought. This shift in attitude greatly contributed to the Asuran Renaissance, with the rediscovery of classical texts and the rise of {{wp|Renaissance humanism|humanist education}}. The era also saw the standardisation of the Midrasian language, which would go on to become the official language of Midrasia and that of Western Asuran aristocracy. Artistic movements became increasingly humanist in tone throughout the period as well, moving towards realistic depictions of shadows and anatomy. It is during this period that the court at [[Lotrič]] became a great artistic hub, to the extent that even the Alydian church would commission artwork in the Renaissance style. The cultural revolution also saw the monarchy officially move its court to [[Roixs]] in 1587, bringing with it the University of Lotrič, which was renamed the [[University of Roixs]].
 
Despite this newfound prosperity, religious and cultural and political strife began to brew within the Kingdom. Particular concern was raised over the increasingly centralised administration brought about by the monarchy, especially in regards to moving the court away from the traditional capital to Roixs. This was compounded by the lacklustre ability of the Midrasian army in the field, which began to struggle against foreign mercenaries and modern standing armies. This came to a head in 1623 when the sickly 11-year-old [[Monarchy of Midrasia|Louis VII]] acceded to the throne. Believing the boy-king to be incapable of ruling the country, and also seeking to improve their own positions, the nobility and parliament conspired with Louis' uncle, the Duke of Alpiens to overthrow the boy king, installing the Duke as King [[Monarchy of Midrasia|Henry V]]. Whilst the nobility were successful in their plot, Henry proved unperceptive of their calls for more power and spoils of war. When Henry refused to call a parliament in 1624, raising taxes without the nobility's consent. The subsequent conflict became known as the [[Midrasian Civil War]] and saw parliament led by Jauffre Devreux overthrow and execute Henry V, marking the beginning of the Midrasian Republic.
 
The early years of the Republic were considerably unstable, with the running question over how to replace the monarch. The first issue was that of the [[Vaellenian Rising]], where the Duchy of Alpiens declared independence, proclaiming [[Monarchy of Midrasia|Louis VIII]] as the true king. Although the uprising was eventually quelled, the aftermath of the event saw brutal reprisals across the region, which continue to have an impact on Midrasian-Vaellenian relations to this day. Whilst the position of Protecteur held by Devreux suited wartime leadership, it was inadequate for a peacetime leader. Many parliamentarians suggested that Devreux should crown himself king, or that the crown should be handed to a sympathetic member of the royal family. Ultimately, following much debate it was decided that Midrasia would remain a republic, and would develop a written constitution taking influence from antiquity and early [[Fiorentine Empire|Fiorentina]].
 
The role of Protecteur ultimately transitioned to that of [[Consul of Midrasia|Consul]], a position which remains Midrasia's head-of-state and government today. In addition, a number of military reforms were undertaken by the Republic resulting in the creation a modern standing army. Such reforms would see Midrasia establish herself as the foremost Asuran military power, with key victories over both the [[Newreyan-Cuirpthe Commonwealth|Commonwealth]] and [[Ardaima]] during the period. The Midrasian armies, known as the redcoats, for their famed dark-red uniforms were feared throughout the Asuran continent for their superior discipline and training in contrast with other contemporary armies.
 
Although Midrasia emerged much stronger from the Republican revolution, the system put in place would not last to the Nineteenth Century. Political and scientific advances within the Eighteenth Century began to challenge Consular authority, which was in many cases more authoritarian than the monarchies which bordered Midrasia. Particular criticism was levelled at the Devreux family whose continual dominance of the Consulate through multiple generations saw the family compared with the old Midrasian royals in terms of despotism and misuse of power. These tensions would ultimately culminate in 1784 with the outbreak of the [[Midrasian Revolution]]. The revolution saw Jean-Jacques Devreux dissolve parliament and install himself as de-facto dictator after members of the nobility attempted to remove him from office. The resulting political crisis saw a bitter six-year civil war take place with law and order breaking down in the country after the demise of the Consul. The war saw a bitter struggle between the revolutionary Tarpeian faction which sought to spread the revolution across Asura, and the Chartist faction allied with a number of foreign armies who sought to restore constitutional stability. The crisis was ultimately resolved with a Chartist victory and the adoption of a new democratic Constitutional Charter which remains in place to this day. Nevertheless, despite renewed stability, the prolonged crisis had cost Midrasia a number of its colonial holdings in [[Vestrim]] and resulted in considerable political instability in wider Asura for years to come.
 
===Nineteenth Century===
:''Main articles: [[Midrasian Empire]] and [[Great War (Aeia)|Great War]]''
[[image:MidRev.png|thumb|300px|right|The end of the Midrasian revolution marked the birth of modern Midrasian democracy]]
[[image:Liverpool1890s.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Industrial advances led to much greater urbanisation, particularly in southern Midrasia]]
Following the conclusion of the revolution and the return of stability to the republic, the attention of the government turned to the expansion and consolidation of the overseas Midrasian empire. As foremost Asuran military power, the Nineteenth Century saw the country assume the role of diplomatic arbiter in Asuran affairs, generally remaining out of regional alliances, though intervening to resolve disputes as necessary. This position would eventually be detrimental to the Republic which was isolated from regional alliances and thus at the mercy of the Veleazan-Cuirpthean alliance in 1867.
 
Although Midrasia already held considerable colonial holdings in southern Majula and the eastern coast of Rennekka, attention soon turned to the subjugation of the Majulan continent, seen by many parliamentarians as a limitless source of wealth and resources. Efforts by the Midrasian East Arabekh company succeeded in advancing Midrasian control over the region, with local rulers turning to Midrasia for support and protection throughout of the fall of the Majulan Empire. By 1838 Midrasia had effectively secured control over the south of the continent as a result of the [[Bashkar war]], filling the last remains of the power vacuum left behind by the declining Majulan Empire. Midrasian rule over Majula was centralised around 1847 with the appointment of a centralised Governor General who was elected by the parliament back in [[Lotrič]]. The vast population and resources of Majula greatly improved Midrasia's international position, becoming the foremost global power in Aeia. The development of a much greater colonial empire not only boosted Midrasian trade but spurned greater industrial development back in Asura. The import of new textile and material goods had spurned great industrial growth in the late eighteenth century, however much greater links saw the development of modern iron and chemical works throughout Midrasia, catapulting Midrasia to become one of the most industrialised nations in Asura. The production of luxury goods, furniture in particular, along with greater advances in agricultural technologies allowed for a population boom, along with a much greater quality of life for large portions of the population.
 
However, this overt focus on the country's colonial holdings was to the detriment of the home country, with an increasing number of troops shipped off to guard the colonies and the government generally taking a more ''laissez-faire'' approach to economic and social management. The would eventually come to a head in 1867 as a diplomatic insult was used as justification by [[Veleaz]] and [[Cuirpthe]] to declare war. Although Midrasian troops were generally able to fend off the Cuirpthean advance, the Midrasian Military had fallen behind its contemporaries in quality and discipline. Furthermore, the government lacked the infrastructure for a prolonged mobilisation. Thus three years later a hasty peace was signed, ceding the border region of Perpignan to [[Veleaz]], along with a payment of Đ2 billion over five years.
 
The resultant peace treaty proved humiliating to the nation as a whole, many of whom believed the country should have fought on. Riots broke out across the nation bringing down the government and forcing the resignation of [[Consul of Midrasia|Consul Georges Vasquen]]. Within the resultant chaos a new election was called resulting in a hung parliament. Through the disorder a sizeable movement developed seeking the reinstatement of the monarchy. In March, a group of army veterans stormed the parliament and proclaimed [[Monarchy of Midrasia|Charles IV]] as king of Midrasia. The new king was immediately condemned by the government and sections of the military who declared war on the monarchy. Although Charles was officially coronated, he would rule over Midrasia for only 5 months and the legitimacy of his reign remains disputed. Nevertheless, despite the defeat of the restoration the republican government remained divided, leading to a number of successive grand coalitions and minority governments. Although divided the new regime was able to pass through considerable institutional and military reforms, allowing the country to be much more prepared for war. The rise of a number of {{wp|revanchist}} political movements, such as the Imperial Party saw the country actively seek to rectify its defeat at the hands of Veleaz and Cuirpthe. Military alliances were ultimately signed with [[tir Lhaeraidd]] and [[Vynozhia]], greatly increasing international tensions in the area. Ultimately in 1895 a group of Midrasian radicals detonated a bomb at the Perpignan train station, killing a number of Veleazan dignitaries. The resultant political crisis escalated until the outbreak of the [[Great War (Aeia)|Great War]] on September 13th.
[[File:French soldiers ditch 1914.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Midrasian troops fend off the Veleazan offensive at the Battle of Boulogne]]
The war itself proved difficult for the Midrasian state. Although the military proved effective on the Arabekh front and after a series of engagements, succeeded in establishing a naval blockade against Veleaz, the ground war in Asura eventually ground to a stalemate. Trench warfare dominated the Mydro-Veleazan front; whilst the war with Cuirpthe was mostly fought in the Vaellenian mountains, with very little change in territory throughout the entirety of the conflict. This situation would continue for a number of years as further countries joined the conflict. However, an allied counter-offensive in 1897 following Veleazan advancements on Argois proved decisive in turning the tide of battle. The implementation of new technologies such as the ''{{wp|Female tank|landship}}'' and ''{{wp|submarine}}'' also proved integral to Midrasian victory against both Veleaz and [[United Kingdom of Lhedwin|Lhedwin]]. The Battle of Vrnallia Sound was a decisive naval engagement in 1899 which saw the destruction of most of the Lhedwinic navy, paving the way for victory on the northern front. Similarly, by 1899 Midrasian and Ardaiman forces had succeeded in breaking through the Veleazan lines, leaving the road to Tolvas clear, as such the Veleazan government capitulated, ending the war.
 
===Post-war Period===
:''Main article: [[Red Scare in Midrasia]]''
[[image:CF - 1891 (cropped).jpg|250px|right|thumb|The Senate ratifies the new political settlement in 1902]]
[[image:MDRCapet2.jpeg|right|thumb|200px|François Capet was Consul throughout much of the early Red Scare of the 30s and 40s]]
Much of the early post-war period within Midrasia was marred by both political and economic instability following the conclusion of the Great War. With much of eastern Midrasia having been occupied by Veleazan forces, combined with huge losses within the war, a massive restructuring process within the nation was required. The creation of political stability following the war was of paramount importance to the new government led by [[Consul of Midrasia|Jean-Paul Birou]]. Due to the great political divisions brought about after the crisis of 1871, it was decided that each party within the country would be required to affiliate with one of two political blocs. These blocs would be the [[Chartist Bloc]] representing the right-wing of the political spectrum, and the [[Reform Bloc]] representing the left. In addition it was decided that only two candidates, one from each bloc could contest a Consular election, therefore requiring potential candidates to participate in primary elections beforehand. Although initially incredibly unpopular, by 1912 all registered political parties affiliated with one of the two blocs, besides the [[Communist Party of Midrasia]] which refused to join any political alliance. The Birou government was also integral in laying the foundations of the Midrasian welfare state, providing old age pensions and financial aid to the unemployed and veterans. In terms of industrial reform, there was limited success within the early 1900s. By 1904 many businesses, especially in the east were closing down due to worker shortages and lack of infrastructural repairs following the war. Nevertheless, in 1912 Midrasia, along with many other Asuran nations, was the recipient of funds from the [[History of tir Lhaeraidd#The O'Callaghan Plan (1912-1932)|O'Callaghan Plan]]. Between 1912 and 1932 Midrasia received around $300 million worth of aid from [[tir Lhaeraidd]], which proved sufficient to invest in infrastructural improvements and return the country to economic growth. In subsequent years, much of the O'Callaghan investment was also used by the government to nationalise key Midrasian industries, such as the Coal and steel, which became state-owned monopolies.
 
However, in 1928 hostilities broke out with the [[Aeian Socialist Union]], marking the beginning of the [[Second Great War (Aeia)|Second Great War]]. Whilst little fighting took place in the country itself, the Midrasian military contributed greatly to the ultimately unsuccessful struggle against the ASU. By 1934, the front-line had generally stabilised around the Avadin mountain range, with both sides weary from the conflict. The following year an armistice would be signed between the ASU and the anti-communist alliance, marking the beginning of the Aeian Cold War. The post-war period was far more turbulent than the one which followed the millennium; with left-wing politics, especially radical Socialism, gaining much greater influence in the nation. Under the [[Social Democratic Party (Midrasia)|PSD]] government around 60% of all Midrasian industry was placed under public ownership and a Universal Healthcare system was introduced. Further attempts were also made to boost economic output through the colonial migration act, allowing for increased migration from the colonies, although this act was repealed in 1940. However, the global financial crash of 1935 following the war and the earlier withdrawal of O'Callaghan aid only worsened the economic situation across Asura, leading to a great deal of division and isolation among the nations of west Asura.
 
With Midrasian economic output the lowest in decades, and the ASU at the nation's borders, the possibility of a communist takeover became a reality within the mid 1930s. Although communist elements had already existed within Midrasia since the 1860s, the economic situation in combination with rising Asuran communism in the likes of [[Veleaz]] and [[Wallais]] saw radical groups emboldened. On April 28th, 1937, members of the [[Communist party of Midrasia]] staged a revolt within [[Lotrič]] hoping to overthrow the government. The ensuing conflict, dubbed the [[Bloody Month]] marked the height of the [[Red Scare in Midrasia|Red Scare]] within Midrasia, seeing entire districts of the Midrasian capital sealed off as the Midrasian military attempted to put down the insurgents. The revolt was eventually suppressed by the military, but not without serious damage to the city's infrastructure and national unity. The Consul at the time, [[Consul of Midrasia|Erwann Berthou]] resigned in the face of the revolt, with the subsequent elections seeing the right-wing [[National Coalition (Midrasia)|National Coalition]] take power. The party instituted a series of measures aimed at curbing the activities of radical leftist groups within the country, including the institution of the infamous Committee for the Defence of the Republic. The committee, which investigated individuals with alleged ties to communist nations, or beliefs seen as 'harmful to the continued prosperity of the Midrasian Republic', oversaw the imprisonment of over 2,000 people. It is also estimated that as many as 100 people received the death penalty as a result of investigation by the committee. Many organisations with ties to the Communist Internationale were also closed including the Communist Party, Socialist Workers Party and the Red Star Newspaper. The Committee also published a blacklist of individuals who were barred from publishing any intellectual works. Blacklisted individuals also found it difficult to find employment as a result of public access to the names of listed individuals. The National government also employed a hard-line policy within Midrasia's colonial territories. It has been suggested by several historians that the policy of the national government exacerbated existing colonial tensions resulting in the outbreak of several major rebellions including the Kantale Revolt in [[Majula]]. Such revolts played a major role in eventual Midrasian and Asuran wide decolonisation movements.
 
By 1953 however, the National government had all but collapsed through infighting within the party and an economic situation which had remained relatively stagnant. A series of successive divided governments ruled throughout the early 1950s until the election of the [[Social Democratic Party (Midrasia)|PSD]] in 1953. Facing widespread turmoil within the colonies and a worsening economic situation, the government set about gradual decolonisation of affected areas, with the Congress of Lotrič overseeing the division of Majula. The PSD government also reintroduced the colonial migration act, although modified to give citizenship to former subjects, paving the way for increased immigration from the former colonies.
 
===Contemporary Era===
:''Main article: [[Midrasian Spring]]''
[[image:Bourgognegovt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|François Bourgogne was Consul between 1974 and 1982 and oversaw considerable neoliberal reform in the country]]
Despite the initial successes of the [[Social Democratic Party (Midrasia)|PSD]] government specifically in expanding economic growth, the economic situation of Midrasia once again began to decline by 1968. Economic and industrial decline saw the election of the [[Republican Party (Midrasia)|Republican Party]] party to the Consulate in 1973. The party, under [[Consul of Midrasia|François Bourgogne]] went about instituting a number of economic reforms, mostly aimed at liberalising the Midrasian economy through {{wp|neoliberal}} privatisation. Such reforms were not universally welcomed, especially by the nations many trade unions, which attempted to organise nationwide strikes to bring down the government. Following a series of high profile confrontations between the government and trade unions however, many of the nationwide strikes were called off. Although large unemployment was seen within the early years of the party's governance, the country's economic outlook began to improve, aided by the discovery of oil within the Avadin mountains and near the island of [[Ōshima]]. The liberalisation of the Midrasian economy also saw a huge economic boom within cities such as Lotrič and Berghelling, with the rise of service sector banking and later, technology development firms. Despite increased growth within service sector industries however, many former industrial regions, such as Vabre and Argois began to struggle. Although in recent years increased investment within vehicle and arms manufacturing have seen the economic prospects of such regions improve. The liberalisation of Midrasia's economy paved the way for the economic boom of the 80s and 90s, seeing Midrasia once again claim its position as the strongest economic power within [[Asura]]. The liberalisation of the Midrasian economy also lead to many other Asuran nations adopting similar models of deregulation.
 
Since the early 1990s, Midrasia has remained a key player within Asura, working to ensure future unity within the continent. As recently as 2016, Midrasia instigated talks between the nations of Asura within Berghelling, paving the way for the creation of the [[Aeian Community]]. In recent years however, the country has begun to shift more leftward politically, with the election of [[Charles Vauban]] to the Consulate in 2013 and [[Melcion Portas]] in 2017. Such leftward shifts are also visible within the [[Midrasian Spring]] a wider movement aimed at tackling political corruption within the country and improving government accountability and oversight. Recent years have also seen greater investment in local authorities, particularly struggling regions such as Avadin and Elsouf, whilst great emphasis has also been placed on Midrasian electricity production renewables as early as 2050 through the Green Economy Act passed in 2012.

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Aranian Empire

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