The Great Northern War was a conflict between Sweden and an alliance of Russia, Denmark-Norway, and Poland-Lithuania, resulting in the decline of Swedish power in the Baltic region.
The Treaty of Nystad (1721) Explained
The Treaty of Nystad (1721) marked the end of the Great Northern War and solidified Russia’s emergence as a major European power.
Northern Wars Explained
The Northern Wars were a series of conflicts fought in the 17th and 18th centuries primarily in Northern Europe, involving various powers including Sweden, Russia, Poland-Lithuania, and Denmark-Norway.
Battle of Narva Explained
The Battle of Narva was a significant military engagement during the Great Northern War, where the Swedish army successfully defended against a much larger Russian force.