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The Swedish Empire (Swedish: stormaktstiden, "the Era of Great Power") was the period in Swedish history spanning much of the 17th and early 18th centuries during which Sweden became a European great power that exercised territorial control over much of the Baltic region.
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The empire made possible colonization efforts, including the foundation of New Sweden in North America. The empire's control over key Baltic trade routes helped its economic prosperity. Sweden's urban centers saw the emergence of grand architecture, vibrant arts, and a flourishing cultural scene.
- Monarchy
The Swedish Empire expanded enormously into the modern Estonia and Latvia, northern Germany, and several regions that to this day are part of Sweden. Before the end of the 17th century, a secret alliance was formed between Denmark-Norway , Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth , and Russia against Sweden.
The Swedish Empire ( Swedish: stormaktstiden, "the Era of Great Power") was the period in Swedish history spanning much of the 17th and early 18th centuries during which Sweden became a European great power that exercised territorial control over much of the Baltic region.
History of Sweden. Prehistoric. Consolidation. Great Power. Emerging Great Power (1611–1648) Swedish Empire (1648–1718) Enlightenment. Liberalization. Modern. Topical. Timeline. Sweden portal. v. t. e.
