Scandinavia
A long-standing union between the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (including Finland) collapsed in 1523, after which a Swedish Empire rose to dominate Scandinavia until the early 18th century. Russian influence grew, annexing Finland in 1809 (until its independence in 1917), while Denmark and Sweden continued as rivals. Norway became independent of Sweden in 1905, and Iceland in 1918.
Books on Scandinavian History
This page indexes bibliographic information on Scandinavian history, including Sweden and the Swedish Empire, as well as Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland.
This page indexes bibliographic information on Scandinavian history, including Sweden and the Swedish Empire, as well as Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland.
Maps of Swedish History
A series of forty maps charting the country's borders which will sit perfectly alongside any chronology or narrative history; use the lefthand links to navigate. Thanks to Örjan Martinsson for developing his site into English!
A series of forty maps charting the country's borders which will sit perfectly alongside any chronology or narrative history; use the lefthand links to navigate. Thanks to Örjan Martinsson for developing his site into English!
The Kalmar Union
Established in 1397, the Kalmar Union didn’t officially end until 1523; this discusses the origins of the agreement.
Established in 1397, the Kalmar Union didn’t officially end until 1523; this discusses the origins of the agreement.