Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Charles XII And The Collapse Of The Swedish Empire 1682-1719

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

Bain, Robert Nisbet

Paperback

Biographies GeneralAir CombatGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1425497799
ISBN13: 9781425497798
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Charles XII and the Collapse of the Swedish Empire 1682-1719 is a historical book written by Robert Nisbet Bain. The book narrates the story of the Swedish Empire during the reign of King Charles XII, who ascended to the throne at the age of fifteen in 1697. The author describes the political, military, and economic struggles that Charles XII faced during his reign, including his involvement in the Great Northern War against Russia, Denmark-Norway, and Saxony-Poland-Lithuania.The book provides a detailed account of Charles XII's military campaigns, including his early victories in Denmark and Poland, and his eventual defeat at the Battle of Poltava in 1709. Bain also explores the political and economic factors that contributed to the decline of the Swedish Empire, including the country's reliance on a single export commodity (iron), and the challenges of maintaining a large standing army.Throughout the book, Bain draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this turbulent period in Swedish history. He also offers insights into the personality and leadership style of Charles XII, as well as the broader geopolitical context of the time.Overall, Charles XII and the Collapse of the Swedish Empire 1682-1719 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in European history, military strategy, or the rise and fall of empires.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.

3 different editions

Also available

Also in

Biographies General

View All