| Author |
Watson, Paul Barron, 1861-1948 |
| LoC No. |
05011480
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| Title |
The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa" by Paul Barron Watson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the significant political upheaval in Sweden from 1521 to 1528, focusing on Gustavus Vasa's emergence as a leader who liberated Sweden from Danish rule and established a robust dynasty. The narrative provides insights into the struggles and socio-political dynamics of the era, shedding light on the life of Gustavus Vasa and the broader implications of his reign. The opening of the narrative sets the backdrop for Gustavus Vasa's story, introducing his childhood and the tumultuous conditions in Sweden during his early years. Born in 1496, Gustavus emerges from a noble family amidst a landscape rife with anarchy and foreign control. The text delves into the historical context leading to the Swedish Revolution, emphasizing the necessity for a strong leader to rally the oppressed people against their oppressors. Watson provides a clear outline of Sweden’s political structure at the time, the constraints imposed by both the Church and the aristocracy, and the institutional struggle for authority that would pave the way for Gustavus’ future endeavors. This gripping beginning promises an exploration of a pivotal era in Swedish history through the lens of a revered figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia
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| Subject |
Gustav I Vasa, King of Sweden, 1496-1560
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| Subject |
Sweden -- History -- Gustav I Vasa, 1523-1560
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22458 |
| Release Date |
Aug 30, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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