History of Sweden

The history of Sweden dates back to 9000 BC.

The rise of Sweden as a great power: 1600

Main article: Rise of Sweden as a Great Power

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During the 17th century, after winning wars against Denmark-Norway, Russia, and Poland, Sweden, with scarcely more than 1 million inhabitants, emerged as a Great Power. Its contributions during the Thirty Years' War under Gustavus Adolphus determined the political, as well as the religious, balance of power in Europe.

Related Topics:
17th century - Denmark-Norway - Russia - Poland - Great Power - Thirty Years' War - Gustavus Adolphus

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