Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers
November 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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The Golden Age of Sweden
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During the 17th century, Sweden emerged as a major European power, controlling much of the Baltic Sea region. King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden introduced key military innovations and his daughter Queen Christina became a cultural patron. The Golden Age of Sweden ended with the Great Northern War and the rise of Russia as a major European power during the reign of Peter the Great.
