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.
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.
Battle of Nördlingen Explained
The Battle of Nördlingen was a decisive clash during the Thirty Years’ War, resulting in a major victory for the Catholic forces and a turning point in the conflict.
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.