In the capital, when he made his public entry, one-half of the houses were empty, and of population scarcely a fourth part remained.Today's

On August 24th, therefore, they swore fealty and obedience to him as administrator of the kingdom.Continuing Sweden Liberated,our selection from

Thus began, at the midsummer of 1521, the siege of Stockholm, which was to last full two years.Continuing Sweden Liberated,our selection from

Gustavus broke from his quarters, and marched across the Long Wood into Westmanland.Continuing Sweden Liberated,our selection from History of the