Sweden in the 17th Century - the Great Power Era
Course, Bachelor's level, 5HA376
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 4 November 2026–6 December 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
30 credits in history
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- Registration period
- 7 October 2026–3 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course focuses on the long 17th century in Sweden - a period often referred to as the Great Power Era. The course provides an understanding of this period in Swedish history, including the most important structures and the main events and processes. The main narrative of the course is the rise and fall of Sweden as a great power in Europe, and how this process affected Swedish society. This includes topics like warfare, diplomacy and nation-building, but it also sheds light on various cultural, economic and social developments in Sweden during the period. Additionally, Swedish 17th-century history is placed in a wider European context.