The Treaty of Nystad (1721) marked the end of the Great Northern War and solidified Russia’s emergence as a major European power.
The Petrine Reforms in Russia Explained
The Petrine Reforms in Russia were a series of transformative measures implemented by Peter the Great to modernize and westernize the country.
Peter the Great Explained
Peter the Great: A transformative Russian ruler who modernized the country and expanded its influence on the global stage.
Scanian War Explained
The Scanian War was a conflict between Sweden and an alliance of Denmark-Norway, Brandenburg-Prussia, and the Dutch Republic over control of the southernmost part of Sweden.
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 Öland Explained
The Battle of Öland was a naval engagement in 1676 during the Scanian War between Sweden 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.