Erikashistoryofsweden

pompeomatte

A weekly podcast (and blog) giving an overwiew on Swedish history from the viking ages.

  1. Episode 34: Science

    27/07/2015

    Episode 34: Science

    The 18th century is generally associated with enlightenment, philospphy and science. In science Sweden followed the trend with internationally famed scientists as Linné, Celcius and Wargentin.

    15 min
  2. Episode 33: Economic development in the 18th century

    21/07/2015

    Episode 33: Economic development in the 18th century

    The 18th century saw new deals in economy. Manufactures grew, albeit not to an extent that we can talk about industrialisation. State-supported reform in agriculture also made productivity rise.

    13 min
  3. War, succession, rebellion 1738-1771

    14/07/2015

    War, succession, rebellion 1738-1771

    Dreams about reclaiming the territories lost to Russia in 1721 led to war in 1741. The result was not impressive. Sweden not only lost even more territories but also had to accept an heir to the throne of Russia's chosing.

    15 min
  4. Episode 31: Sweden as (a tiny) colonial power

    06/07/2015

    Episode 31: Sweden as (a tiny) colonial power

    Yes - Sweden had colonies. Small and shortlived, but still Sweden did hold land in North America, the West Indies and Africa.

    16 min
  5. Episode 30: A new Sweden

    29/06/2015

    Episode 30: A new Sweden

    After the death of Karl XII a war weary Sweden entered into hard peace treaties and reformed government.

    11 min
  6. Episode 29: The home front

    22/06/2015

    Episode 29: The home front

    During the "long 17th century", from 1560-1718, Sweden had seen far more years of war than of peace. How could Sweden afford this, and what was the price?

    13 min
  7. Episode 28: Karl XII part II

    15/06/2015

    Episode 28: Karl XII part II

    In 1707 Karl attacked Russia, but was hampered by insufficient support and Russian winter. Instead the army turned southeast, to Ukraine, where it was defeated at Poltava in 1709.

    18 min
  8. Episode 27: Karl XII - part I

    08/06/2015

    Episode 27: Karl XII - part I

    Karl XII was deemed mature enough to be king only 15 years old. Sweden's enemies thought that a young king sounded like a great opportunity, so from 1700 Sweden was at war with Denmark, Poland and Russia.

    12 min
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A weekly podcast (and blog) giving an overwiew on Swedish history from the viking ages.

Information

  • Creator
    pompeomatte
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2015
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 pompeomatte
  • Show Website
    Erikashistoryofsweden