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History of Sweden: A Captivating Guide to Swedish History, Starting from Ancient Times through the Viking Age and Swedish Empire to the Present

21 Ratings

4.2

Duration
3H 27min
Language
English
Format
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History

Did you know that Viking-age Swedes were the founding dynasty of what eventually became Russia?

In contrast to their Danish and Norwegian cousins, Swedish Vikings traveled east rather than west in search of riches, land, and power. The extensive river systems of Russia provided economic and military “super-highways” to the adventurers from the north, who journeyed down them all the way to the Black Sea and Constantinople in search of fame and riches.

The rise in TV shows and movies has renewed the people’s interest in Vikings, but the Swedish Vikings have been notably absent from these accounts. In Captivating History’s History of Sweden, you will learn more about these Swedish adventurers, along with other parts of Sweden’s fascinating history.

In this audiobook, you will discover:

• The Swedes’ fierce struggle to gain independence • The “Father of Sweden,” King Gustav Vasa and his dynasty that spawned some of the greatest military minds in Europe • How the Swedish Empire achieved success and expanded as far as North America • Sweden’s revolutionary war tactics and how that led to victories on the battlefield • Why Sweden adopted its famous policy of neutrality • The hero Raoul Wallenberg and his role in WWII • And much more!

Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the history of Sweden!

© 2022 Captivating History (Audiobook): 9798822604773
© 2022 Captivating History (Ebook): 9798215680773

Release date

Audiobook: 25 June 2022
Ebook: 22 March 2022

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