This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Norway’s Distinctive Identity and History.IntroductionNot often does
Final Defeat of Denmark
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
Diet of Vadstena Recognizes Gustavus
On August 24th, therefore, they swore fealty and obedience to him as administrator of the kingdom.Continuing Sweden Liberated,our selection from
Siege of Stockholm Begins
Thus began, at the midsummer of 1521, the siege of Stockholm, which was to last full two years.Continuing Sweden Liberated,our selection from
Sweden Revolt Spreads
Gustavus broke from his quarters, and marched across the Long Wood into Westmanland.Continuing Sweden Liberated,our selection from History of the
Sweden Liberated
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Gustavus Elected Leader of the Revolt.IntroductionDenmark conquered
The Battle and Its Aftermath
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Poltava,our selection from Peter the Great by Kazimierz Waliszewski published in 1898. For works
Russian Army Strengthens While Swedish Army Weakens
It was Charles who took action at last, informing his generals, on June 26th (July 7th) that he would give battle on the following
Invaders Encounter Winter in Russia
And so the summer passed away. A winter campaign became inevitable, and the abyss which Peter's unerring eye had scanned began to gape.Continuing