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, the King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718. Written by Robert Nisbet Bain, a British historian and author, the book examines the political and military events that led to the decline and eventual collapse of the Swedish Empire during the early 18th century.The book begins with a detailed biography of Charles XII, his ascension to the throne at the age of 15, and his early military campaigns against Denmark and Russia. Bain then delves into the complex political landscape of Europe during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, exploring the alliances and conflicts that shaped the continent.The heart of the book is devoted to Charles XII's military campaigns, including his disastrous invasion of Russia in 1708 and his subsequent defeat at the Battle of Poltava in 1709. Bain analyzes the strategic and tactical decisions made by Charles XII and his generals, as well as the impact of these decisions on the Swedish Empire.Throughout the book, Bain also explores the social and economic factors that contributed to the collapse of the Swedish Empire, including the decline of the Swedish economy and the rise of competing European powers.""Charles XII and the Collapse of the Swedish Empire 1682-1719"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal period in European history. It is recommended for anyone interested in the history of Sweden, the early modern period, or military history.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.