A to Z of Sweden

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A to Z of Sweden

Reference works General and world history European history

Author: Irene Scobbie

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Collection: The A to Z Guide Series

Language: English

Published by: Scarecrow Press

Published on: 11th May 2010

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 374 pages

ISBN: 9781461672180


History of Sweden

Once part of the Kalmar Union—along with Denmark and Norway—the Kingdom of Sweden broke free in order to govern itself in the early 1500s, and for more than a century afterwards it was a force to be reckoned with. At its peak, it was twice the size that it is today, but with the secession of Finland in 1809 and the rise of Russia, Sweden changed its path and instead turned toward neutrality and a peaceful existence. Today, Sweden boasts a healthy economy, and it is an important member of the European Union, as well a major contributor to international activities.

The A to Z of Sweden

The A to Z of Sweden relates the history of Sweden through a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, and institutions. This dictionary provides information ranging from politics to economics, from education to religion, and from music to literature.

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