Swedish Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe Era of the Swedish Empire or the Age of Greatness (Swedish: stormaktstiden) [1] was the period in Swedish history spanning much of the 17th and early 18th centuries during which Sweden became a European great power that exercised territorial control over much of the Baltic region.
Military of the Swedish Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe military of the Swedish empire is commonly (and wrongfully) recognized only as the Caroleans, which were in fact not in service until the late 17th century under Charles XI and his successor. The Swedish Empire and its modern military force was founded by Gustavus Adolphus, who inherited the throne in
History of Sweden - Wikipedia
WEBThe Swedish Empire expanded enormously into the modern Estonia and Latvia, northern Germany, and several regions that to this day are part of Sweden. Before the end of the 17th century, a secret alliance was formed between Denmark–Norway, Poland–Lithuania, and Russia against Sweden.
Map of the Swedish Empire at its height in 1658 - Vivid Maps
WEBOct 18, 2017 · A map below shows Swedish Empire (Stormaktstiden) in 1658 . The Swedish Empire’s territorial holdings included modern-day Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, parts of Norway, and significant areas in what is now Germany, Poland, and Russia.
Swedish Empire - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe empire made possible colonization efforts, including the foundation of New Sweden in North America. The empire's control over key Baltic trade routes helped its economic prosperity. Sweden's urban centers saw the emergence of grand architecture, vibrant arts, and a flourishing cultural scene.
Why was the Swedish Empire built? Historians still aren't sure
WEBJan 7, 2021 · When it gained independence from Denmark in 1523, the Swedish nation covered a sparsely populated and resource-poor area stretching from the Baltic sea into the Arctic Circle; hardly the...
The Rise and Fall of the Swedish Empire: A Historical Overview
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Discover the fascinating rise and fall of the Swedish Empire during the 17th century. From the reign of Gustavus Adolphus to the cultural achievements and mi...
History of Sweden - The 18th century | Britannica
WEBThe Swedish army defended Finland poorly, with that defense reaching its nadir when the strong fortress of Sveaborg near Helsingfors (now Helsinki) was handed over to the Russians by treason. The Russians advanced as far as Umeå in Sweden.
Swedish Empire - Sweden - SpottingHistory
WEBThe Swedish Empire refers to the Kingdom of Sweden's territorial control of much of the Baltic region during the 17th and early 18th centuries, a time when Sweden was one of the great European powers.
History of Sweden | Summary, Neutrality, and Facts | Britannica
WEBHistory of Sweden, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Sweden from the time of its settlement. Sweden occupies the greater part of the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. It has a 1,000-year-long continuous history as a sovereign state, but its territorial expanse.