Gotzborg's Favourite Book

What is Gotzborg's favourite book? We may interact with each other, share views and ideas, argue and in general live in or visit the micronational nation of Gotzborg. But what do we read, and what books do we treasure?

Today, the Gotzborg Eagle is launching Gotzborg's Favourite Book, a search to look for what books we Gotzers and Gotzborg visitors love. Voting is already open, and is open to all, Gotzborg residents in particular. To vote, simply go here, read the guidelines, and vote!

In comparison, a recent Australian surveyof Australia's favourite book had The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein as the number one book, followed by Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and The Bible (Various Contributors). If sales are a measure of a book's favour, the current best selling books on amazon.com are Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling, followed by The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman and Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner.

It will certainly be interesting to see which books get voted, and which book receives the award of Gotzborg's Favourite Book. But none of this will happen if you don't vote, so start thinking and start voting here!


Ernest Wilde


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Gotzborg Lodges Claim with MCS!!

In a bold move, His Royal Majesty has decided to leap onto the Micronational Cartography Society (MCS) map of Mircas; grabbing up a little more than a small Colony this time. The land claim can be seen HERE, and is obviously a fair shake larger than previous claims by Gotzborg.

The idea to make a larger claim was originally presented by the Duke Altamore, and supported by both Prince Steven and Duke Stathearn. His Royal Majesty then joined the fray, with the end result being somewhat of a compromise; the land proposed by Duke Altamore was much larger than the eventual caim.

The Archduchy of Pendronia will now be represented on Mircas, along with the Duchies of Altamore and Montefeltro, as well as the County of Avondale. It's possible that Gotzborg will continue to claim land in the future, ever-expanding her borders and making her impact on Mircas, and the Micronational World.

In Konigplatz, His Royal Majesty shared the updated map of Gotzborg, reflecting the changes and presenting a much cleaner graphic. The new map can be seen HERE.

Royal Prank!

Gotzborg was the victim of an April Fool’s prank when HRM August Charles II announced that a proposal that the monarchs of Gotzborg, Hanover and Varennes would trade thrones and constitutions for some time. Citizens of Gotzborg were outraged at this proposal, and much feeling was vented. Citizens expressing their feelings included the Duke of Stathearn HG Nicholas, Duke of Altamore Robert Davis and Mr Benjamin Gray. It seemed like a split in Gotzborg was imminent if this plan was adopted.

When April 1st rolled around, HRM August Charles II officially declared that the proposal was an April Fools prank. Apologising 'for any heart attacks or near emigrations', he reassured all citizens that he had no plans of switching thrones or constitutions. HM Alexander of All Hanover also apologised for his part in the prank. While some citizens had clued in to this before April 1, some hadn't (including this writer) and after getting over the shock, life has moved towards normality again.

In related news:

-The spirit of April 1 was alive when the Prince of Gotzborg sovereignvikingemperor launched a Coup d'État on Gotzborg. Decrees included exiling former royalty to the North Pole, ordering pink bunny suits be worn, and appointing Lady Chloe Davis Bouncer of the National Discotheque.

-A bill in the chamber of deputies to prevent 'throne swapping' is in limbo since the reason behind the move was a prank (and a very good one!).

-April 1 sentiment was also present here.


Ernest Wilde


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