The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa - Watson, Paul Barron
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Gustav Vasa (1496 -1560) was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death. He was the first monarch of the House of Vasa, an influential noble family, which came to be the royal house of Sweden for much of the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1521 he managed to gather a small army in Dalarna and become its leader. He also received help by troops from Leipzig, Germany. By August 1521, the men of Dalarna had elected him regent of Sweden. Two years of war followed, whereby the Danish troops were gradually defeated. He was elected regent in 1521 after leading a rebellion against Christian II of Denmark,…mehr

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Gustav Vasa (1496 -1560) was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death. He was the first monarch of the House of Vasa, an influential noble family, which came to be the royal house of Sweden for much of the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1521 he managed to gather a small army in Dalarna and become its leader. He also received help by troops from Leipzig, Germany. By August 1521, the men of Dalarna had elected him regent of Sweden. Two years of war followed, whereby the Danish troops were gradually defeated. He was elected regent in 1521 after leading a rebellion against Christian II of Denmark, the leader of the Kalmar Union who controlled most of Sweden at that time.
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Paul Barron Watson was a historiographer renowned for his detailed work on Scandinavian history, particularly the transformative period of Gustavus Vasa's reign. His seminal work, 'The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa', is a comprehensive examination of the political, social, and economic upheavals that redefined Sweden during the early 16th century. Watson's meticulous research and narrative skill shine through as he traverses through the complexities of the era, illuminating the life and legacy of the monarch who broke away from the Kalmar Union and laid the foundation for modern Sweden. With a literary style that balances both the scholarly demand for rigor and the general reader's need for an engaging narrative, Watson has contributed significantly to the understanding of a pivotal moment in Swedish history. His ability to parse through historical documents and contextually analyze them within the confluence of European powers of the time has made his work a valued resource for historians and enthusiasts of the period. The brilliance with which he deciphers the intricate web of Gustavus Vasa's policies and their impacts on the religious and political landscapes of the region showcases Paul Barron Watson's dedication to unveiling the nuanced tapestry of history.