Charles XII And The Collapse Of The Swedish Empire 1682-1719 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425497798)

""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.

Author: Robert Nisbet Bain
ISBN-10: 1425497799
ISBN-13: 9781425497798
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2006
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d