Scandinavian History

politics

  • Axel von Fersen – at the centre of history

    Axel von Fersen’s life began in the secure world of the Swedish nobility, but he would be thrust into some of the most transformative events of the 18th century. He moved between the court of Gustav III, the battlefields of… Continue reading

    Axel von Fersen – at the centre of history

  • Queen Kristina

    On October 20, 1650, Kristina Vasa was crowned Queen of Sweden. By then, she had already been the country’s regent since the age of 6, even though the reign took place with a guardian government until she reached adulthood. According… Continue reading