Charles XII And The Collapse Of The Swedish Empire 1682-1719

""Charles XII and the Collapse of the Swedish Empire 1682-1719"" is a historical account of the reign of Charles XII, who was the King of Sweden from 1697 until his death in 1718. The book is written by Robert Nisbet Bain, a British historian who specialized in Scandinavian history.The book begins with a brief overview of Sweden's rise as a major power in Europe during the 17th century, and then focuses on the reign of Charles XII. Bain describes Charles as a charismatic and ambitious leader who was determined to expand Sweden's territory and influence. Charles led Sweden into a series of wars, including the Great Northern War, which lasted from 1700 to 1721.Bain provides a detailed account of Charles's military campaigns, including his victories against Denmark and Russia, as well as his defeat at the Battle of Poltava in 1709. The book also examines the political and economic factors that contributed to the decline of the Swedish Empire during Charles's reign.Throughout the book, Bain draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of this important period in Swedish history. The book will be of interest to anyone interested in European history, military history, or the history of Sweden and Scandinavia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.