A Flatpack History of Sweden

Gustaf Adolf is now in the driving seat and it is time to take the fight to the enemy. Or rather enemies. The king decides to settle the score, one opponent at a time, starting with Denmark. But how will it go and how much will it cost in money and blood?

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Gustav Adolf has taken the throne of Sweden now Karl IX is dead and is now in charge of a country embroiled in three separate wars! But should he take over right away as a young man, or should there be a regency for a year until he is technically old enough to rule alone? 

Also, what should we even call this chap? Listen to hear Chris and Åsa discuss the naming convention of Swedish rulers and let us know what you think!

 

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Karl really has his hands full now. By the end of this episode, he'll be fighting three wars on three fronts, but will at least be able to test a new fancy weapon from France... Plus one of his commanders, Jacob de la Gardie, leads one of Swedish history's most famous expeditions. In the meantime, Karl also tries to reorganise Swedish industry and mining back home, to varying degrees of success.

 

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Does it feel like it's been a long time since Sweden had a conflict with their favourite foe Denmark? Well, it is. The late 1500s and early 1600s has seen an unusually long period of peace and stability between the two countries. But that might all be about to change. The other favourite enemy of Sweden's, Russia, is litterally embroiled in a big mess, and Karl wants to try and see if he can get the most out of it. It's all borders and battles, plus rain and starvation, for Sweden in this episode. 

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After bloodbaths, battles and more letters than we can count, you'd think Sweden would be ready to get the crown on Karl. But is Karl himself even ready and willing? There are always negotations between a monarch and the country about how they are going to rule, but this current process verges on the ridiculous thanks to a would-be king ready to throw a tantrum at any moment!

 

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P.S. If you like A Flatpack History of Sweden, how about you check out Kingdom: Swedish Rulers? We're ranking all the Swedish kings, queens and regents, wherever you find your podcasts!