From Oxenstierna to Charles XII

Focusing on the pivotal figures in Swedish history, this collection of essays explores the complexities of Charles X's domestic policies and foreign objectives, highlighting their controversial nature. It also delves into Oxenstierna's significant yet ultimately unsuccessful efforts in Germany and the contentious circumstances surrounding Charles XII's death. Through these analyses, the author provides a nuanced understanding of Sweden's imperial expansion and the factors that shaped its rise as a great power in the 17th century.