The History Of Sweden

Author : Neil Kent
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107782589
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Concise History of Sweden written by Neil Kent and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-06-12 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neil Kent's book sweeps through Sweden's history from the Stone Age to the present day. Early coverage includes Viking hegemony, the Scandinavian Union, the Reformation and Sweden's political zenith as Europe's greatest superpower in the seventeenth century, while later chapters explore the Swedish Enlightenment, royal absolutism, the commitment to military neutrality and Pan-Scandinavianism. The author brings his account up to date by focusing on more recent developments: the rise of Social Democracy, the establishment of the welfare state, the country's acceptance of membership in the European Union and its progressive ecological programme. The book successfully combines the politics, economics and social and cultural mores of one of the world's most successfully functioning and humane societies. This is an informative and entertaining account for students and general readers.

Author : Byron J. Nordstrom
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 : 0313312583
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of Sweden written by Byron J. Nordstrom and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2002-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Sweden, showing how a monarchical state transformed itself into an egalitarian, democratic system.

Author : Lars Magnusson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113467595X
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Economic History of Sweden written by Lars Magnusson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2000-03-23 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents the first recent attempt to provide a comprehensive treatment of Sweden's economic development since the middle of the 18th century. It traces the rapid industrialisation, the political currents and the social ambitions, that transformed Sweden from a backward agrarian economy into what is now regarded by many as a model welfar

Author : Carl Grimberg
Publisher : Dalcassian Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Sweden written by Carl Grimberg and published by Dalcassian Publishing Company. This book was released on 1935-12-12 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translated by the American teacher C.W. Foss

Author : Eli Filip Heckscher
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674228009
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Economic History of Sweden written by Eli Filip Heckscher and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1954 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Paul Lockhart
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350317373
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sweden in the Seventeenth Century written by Paul Lockhart and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of Sweden in the seventeenth century is perhaps one of the most remarkable political success stories of early modern Europe. Little more than a century after achieving independence from Denmark, Sweden - an impoverished and sparsely-populated state - had defeated all of its most fearsome enemies and was ranked amongst the great powers of Europe. In this book, which incorporates the latest research on the subject, Paul Douglas Lockhart: - Surveys the political, diplomatic, economic, social and cultural history of the country, from the beginnings of its career as an empire to its decline at the end of the seventeenth century - Examines the mechanisms that helped Sweden to achieve the status of a great power, and the reasons for its eventual downfall - Emphasises the interplay between social structure, constitutional development, and military necessity Clear and well-written, Lockhart's text is essential reading for all those with an interest in the fascinating history of early modern Sweden.

Author : Herman Lindqvist
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 774 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Sweden written by Herman Lindqvist and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ragnar Svanstrom
Publisher : Stubbe Press
ISBN 13 : 1443731161
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Sweden written by Ragnar Svanstrom and published by Stubbe Press. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1934. PREFACE: AT the conclusion of the World War, when there were so many readjustments to be made and when the need for strengthening Swedens connexions with the West in vari ous ways was urgently felt, an investigation was set on foot in London with a view to ascertaining how in the sphere of culture this end could best be attained, and a compre hensive plan of work was drawn up covering several years. This investigation also involved an inquiry into what instruction about Sweden was available for the rising generation in British schools and universities. The results were as surprising as they were disappointing. The in formation obtained indicated that there was very little being done in this field and that what was written on the subject was often misleading or uninformative, although in general the feeling with regard to Sweden appeared to be friendly. No one will deny that for the proper understanding of the cultural life of a people it is essential to have some knowledge of its historical development, of its particular problems at the present day, and of the main outlines of its literature. There appeared to exist, however, no work to which the youth of England could turn for information of this kind regarding Sweden and accordingly the Anglo-Swedish Literary Foundation made it one of its first tasks to fill the gap that had thus been made manifest. As originally drawn up, the scheme included works on Swedish literature and art as well as on Swedish history. The late Professor J. G. Robertson, of London University, undertook to prepare an Outline of the History of Swedish Literature, but at his much regretted death he had only been able to write part of this history. Arrangements have, however, been made for its completion, and it is hoped that it will be ready for publication in the near future. An account of the History of Swedish Art was further contemplated, and negotiations were entered into for its preparation, but have had to be deferred for the present owing to lack of funds. The third part of the scheme was a volume on Swedish History, and arrangements for this had already been com pleted before it was known that other books in English on the same subject were about to appear. The present work, however, is on a different plan from these, and should serve a different purpose. It gives a proportionally larger space to modern history and modern Sweden than is usual in ordinary historical summaries. It is also intended not so much for the professional historian as for the general pub lic, and more especially for younger readers hence, the Foundation is particularly desirous that the book should find a place in the public libraries of Great Britain and the Empire. The Board of Education, which was at the outset in formed of our plan, has given its encouragement to the present undertaking. The invitation to prepare this historical outline was originally extended Lo Professor Nils Ahnlund, of Stock holm University. When he, however, found himself unable to undertake the work owing to lack of time, he recom mended in his stead Mr. Ragnar Svanstrom, Licentiate of Philosophy, and Baron C. F. Palmstierna, Doctor of Philosophy, both of the University of Stockholm. Professor Ahnlund lias, however, been kind enough to make some valuable suggestions for the treatment of the period covered by Mr. Svanstroms manuscript, which here appears in a somewhat abridged version pp. 1-188. The later sections pp. 189-431 have been written by Dr. Palm stierna, who has also contributed parts of the chapter on Gustav II Adolf. The drafts for the maps in this volume have been sup plied by Gcncralstabens Litografiska Anstalt

Author : Lars O. Lagerqvist
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789152006092
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Sweden written by Lars O. Lagerqvist and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Franklin Daniel Scott
Publisher : SIU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780809314898
Total Pages : 748 pages
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Download or read book Sweden, the Nation's History written by Franklin Daniel Scott and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the development of Sweden from a poor, backward, warrior nation to a prosperous modern one.