Quote Originally Posted by johnhughthom View Post
I think only one province nations can be made protectorates, so giving them Savoy means it can't be done.
But it worked perfectly in Germany. I conquered Wurtemburg and gave it to Westphalia in exchange for becoming my protectorate. Now I have a strong ally along my Eastern border.

And, I don't think Genoa has any wars except the Pirates and Barbaries...