It's not all politics, there are army and battle mechanics but everything is controlled from the overhead map perspective, so not like Total War.Crusader Kings 2 is kind of catching my attention now
Is it all about scheming or are there large scales battles and stuff like the Total War games?
Giant Bomb quick look for a better idea: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-crusader-kings-ii/17-5721/