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  Swedish Empire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
France and Sweden, moreover, became joint guarantors of the treaty with the Holy Roman Emperor, and were entrusted with the carrying out of its provisions, which was practically effected by the executive congress of Nuremberg in 1650.
Modern Sweden is bounded by the Baltic; during the 17th century the Baltic was merely the bond between her various widely dispersed dominions.
A defensive alliance with Sobieski August 4, 1677 was rendered inoperative by the annihilation of Sweden's sea-power; the Battle of Öland, June 17, 1676;, June 1677 and the difficulties of the Polish king.
www.peekskill.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Swedish_Empire   (3164 words)

  
 Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sweden was one of the poorest countries in Europe in the 19th century, and shaped by a dogmatic Protestantism, until its natural assets – timber, iron ore, grains – allowed it to fund a social democratic welfare state in the early 20th century.
Sweden was inhabited by hunters and gatherers during the Stone Age (6000 BC – 4000 BC), following the recession of the last ice age – the Weichsel glaciation.
In the south of Sweden leaf-bearing trees are prolific, in the north pines and hardy birches dominate the landscape.
www.bonneylake.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Sweden   (3167 words)

  
 SWEDEN - LoveToKnow Article on SWEDEN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sweden itself may be considered in four main physical divisionsthe mountains and highland district, covering all Norrland and the western part of Svealand; the lowlands of central Sweden; the so-called Smland highlands, in the south and southeast; and the plains of Skne, occupying the extreme southward projection of the peninsula.
In Sweden, however, both the Vestgotar and the Upland Sviar were discontented, the former on account of the breaking of the kings promise to Olaf of Norway and the latter on account of the introduction of the new religion, and their passions were further inflamed by the lawman Anund of Skara.
Sweden was also to enjoy her religion, subject to such changes as a general council might make; but neither pope nor council was to claim or exercise the right of releasing Sigismund from his obligations to his Swedish subjects.
25.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SW/SWEDEN.htm   (21978 words)

  
 Realm - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Realm is an old term still used as an alternative word for kingdom.
Realm is also the collection of epic stories written by John "Gorgeous" Allen; a cult-favorite sci-fi/fantasy author originating from Wilmington, NC.
The Realm series chronicles the history of a universal organization devoted to the protection and defense of the innocent, the organization being The Circle — this organization pre-dating the time of earhtly civilization and finding its origins of angelic ancestry.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Realm   (262 words)

  
 Realm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Realm is an old term still used as an alternative word for kingdom.
Realm is also the collection of epic stories written by John "Gorgeous" Allen; a cult-favorite sci-fi/fantasy author originating from Wilmington, NC.
The Realm series chronicles the history of a universal organization devoted to the protection and defense of the innocent, the organization being The Circle — this organization pre-dating the time of earhtly civilization and finding its origins of angelic ancestry.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Realm   (280 words)

  
 Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Realm of Sweden
The Realm of Sweden or Svenska väldet is a term that historically was used to comprise all the territories under the control of the Swedish monarchs.
The nucleus of the Swedish kingdom lay in unification of the ancient lands of Götaland and Svealand in the 11th and 12th century.
The monarchs would gradually strengthen their authority at the expense of the provinces and in the 15th century the provincial laws were replaced by a single law for the entire kingdom.
www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/re/Realm_of_Sweden   (372 words)

  
 Snapshot of Europe: Sweden
Sweden has a low population density in all but its metropolitan areas, with most of the inland consisting of large peaceful forests and mountainous wilderness.
In the 17th and 18th centuries the Realm of Sweden was through warfare extended to a Great Power of twice its size – subsequently lost within a century.
Sweden was first mentioned in the 1st century, by Roman historian Tacitus, who wrote that the Suiones lived out in the sea and were powerful in both arms and ships.
www.sheppardsoftware.com /Europeweb/snapshot/Snapshot-Europe40.htm   (744 words)

  
 History of Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In the 16th century, Gustav Vasa fought for an independent Sweden, crushing an attempt to restore the Kalmar Union and laying the foundation for modern Sweden.
Sweden's predominantly agricultural economy shifted gradually from village to private farm-based agriculture during the Industrial Revolution, but this change failed to bring economic and social improvements commensurate with the rate of population growth.
Sweden followed a policy of armed neutrality during World War II and currently remains non-aligned.
www.1-free-software.com /en/wikipedia/h/hi/history_of_sweden.html   (855 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Rise of Sweden as a Great Power   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Charles IX Main article: Charles IX of Sweden Charles IX, or Karl IX (1550 – 1611), king of Sweden, was the youngest son of Gustav I of Sweden and Margareta Lejonhufvud.
Charles IX, or Karl IX (1550 – 1611), king of Sweden, was the youngest son of Gustav I of Sweden and Margareta Lejonhufvud.
By this truce Sweden was, for six years, to retain possession of her Livonian conquests, besides holding Elbling, the Vistula delta, Braniewo in West, and Pillau and Memel in Ducal Prussia, with the right to levy tolls at Pillau, Memel, Danzig, Labiau and Windau.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Rise-of-Sweden-as-a-Great-Power   (4579 words)

  
 Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sweden has a low population density in all but its metropolitan areas, with most of the inland consisting of forests and mountainous wilderness.
Sweden was first mentioned in the 1st century, by Roman historian Tacitus, who wrote that the Suiones tribe lived out in the sea and were powerful in both arms and ships.
In underground circles, Sweden is known for a large number of death metal and fl metal acts such as Bathory, Meshuggah, The Haunted, Opeth, Naglfar and In Flames.
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 Realm of Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Realm of Sweden or Svenska väldet is a term that historically was used to comprise all the territories under the control of the Swedish monarchs.
The nucleus of the Swedish kingdom lay in unification of the ancient lands of Götaland and Svealand in the 11th and 12th century.
Sweden has for political and dynastic reasons been in union with other kingdoms and princely states, ostensibly personal unions.
www.encyclopedia-1.com /r/re/realm_of_sweden.html   (305 words)

  
 wiki/Realm of Sweden Definition / wiki/Realm of Sweden Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Realm of Sweden or Svenska väldet is a term that historically was used to comprise all the territories under the control of the SwedishSweden (Swedish: Sverige) is a Nordic country in Scandinavia, in Northern Europe.
Sweden properSweden proper, or Egentliga Sverige, is a term used to distinguish those territories that were fully integrated into the Kingdom of Sweden, as opposed to the dominions and possessions of, or states in union with, the Realm of Sweden....
By the treaty of Roskilde, this formerly Norwegian province was ceded to Sweden.
www.elresearch.com /wiki/Realm_of_Sweden   (2402 words)

  
 New Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
New Sweden, or Nya Sverige, was a Swedish colony in North America corresponding roughly to the networked region of urban sprawl around Philadelphia, containing such settlements as New Stockholm (now Bridgeport) and Swedesboro in New Jersey, as well as others in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
By the middle of the 17th century, the Realm of Sweden had reached its greatest territorial extent and was on the verge of becoming one of the great powers of Europe.
In May 1654, the Dutch was conquered by the New Sweden colony, led by governor Johan Rising.
www.newlenox.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/New_Sweden   (540 words)

  
 Counties of Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Counties of Sweden, or län, are the administrative and political subdivision in Sweden.
The Counties were established in 1634 on Count Axel Oxenstierna's initiative, superseding the Provinces of Sweden to introduce a modern administration.
The provinces of Sweden, or landskap, and the lands of Sweden, or landsdelar, lack political importance today but are common denominations culturally and historally.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Counties_of_Sweden   (590 words)

  
 A Brief History of Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sweden enjoyed a measure of liberty and two political parties emerged, the night-caps and the hats.
Sweden had maintained a policy of neutrality since 1814 and this policy had served the country well.
Today Sweden is a rich country and her people have a high standard of living.
www.localhistories.org /sweden.html   (2567 words)

  
 New Sweden - IBWiki
New Sweden, or Nya Sverige, was a Swedish colony and is now part of the North American League and also the Scandinavian Realm.
Sweden then included Finland along with parts of modern Russia, Poland, Germany, Estonia, and Latvia.
Because of Provinicial Tax Laws, New Sweden is often a preferred location for the Banking industry, and many of the banking firms of the NAL have their "official" headquarters located in Nya Elfsborg, or Christinasborg to help their corporate "bottom-line."
ib.frath.net /w/New_Sweden   (538 words)

  
 ICL - Sweden - The Act of Succession
The right of succession to the throne of Sweden is vested in the male and female descendants of King Carl XVI Gustaf, Crown Prince Johan Baptist Julii, later King Karl XIV Johan's, issue in direct line of descent.
A prince or princess of the Royal House of Sweden may not become the sovereign ruler of a foreign state whether by election, succession, or marriage without the consent of The King and the Parliament.
Should this occur, neither he nor she nor their descendants shall be entitled to succeed to the throne of Sweden.
www.oefre.unibe.ch /law/icl/sw02000_.html   (237 words)

  
 Provinces of Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The provinces or landskap were the subdivisions of Sweden until 1634, when they were replaced by counties in a reform led by Axel Oxenstierna which remains in force in Sweden proper.
Norway was in personal union with Sweden for during the 19th century but never became an integral part of Sweden.
At the funeral of King Gustav Vasa (Gustav I) in 1560 the coats of arms for the provinces were displayed together for the first time, many having been granted for that particular occasion.
www.pineville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Provinces_of_Sweden   (579 words)

  
 Term paper on Realm of Sweden
Main article: Lands of Sweden The nucleus of the Swedish kingdom lay in the unification of the ancient lands of Götaland and Svealand in the 11th and 12th century.
The monarchs would gradually strengthen their authority at the expense of the provinces, and in the 15th century the provincial laws were replaced by a single law for the entire kingdom.
Main article: Counties of Sweden The Counties were established in 1634 to supersede the Provinces and to introduce a modern administration.
www.termpapertopic.org /re/realm-of-sweden.html   (355 words)

  
 Realm Of Sweden Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Most of the post-war era, the county was ruled by the Swedish Social Democratic Party that established a welfare state astriving a "well being for all"-policy.
This was not a process completed until the Uppsala Synod 1593; meanwhile Sweden had been ruled by a king with Catholicizing tendencies, John III, and another openly Catholic one, John's son Sigismund, who was also ruler of Catholic Poland but eventually deposed from the Swedish throne by his uncle.
The latter, who acceeded the throne as Charles IX used the Lutheran church as an instrument in his power struggle against his nephew, but is known to have had Calvinists leanings.
www.variedtastes.com /encyclopedia/Realm_of_Sweden   (4322 words)

  
 World of Warcraft Europe -> Contests -> Public Test Realm Contests
These test realms will be on the new hardware we've been looking to install, so the more people playing on them, the better.
The contest realms will be brought online and the contests will begin at 09:01 CET on Tuesday, March 7, and run until 08:59 CET on Tuesday, March 28.
Be advised that both the contest and non-contest realms are all still test realms, and as such they are not supported by our GM or Technical Support teams.
www.wow-europe.com /en/contests/ptr-contest   (722 words)

  
 Realm of Sweden -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Realm of Sweden or Svenska väldet is a term that historically was used to comprise all the territories under the control of the (A Scandinavian language that is the official language of Sweden and one of two official languages of Finland) Swedish monarchs.
The monarchs would gradually strengthen their authority at the expense of the provinces, and in the (Click link for more info and facts about 15th century) 15th century the provincial laws were replaced by a single law for the entire kingdom.
The most significant change to the County system took place when Sweden was forced to cede the Finnish Counties to (A federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state) Russia in 1809.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/R/Re/Realm_of_Sweden.htm   (940 words)

  
 Realm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It is particularly used for those states which use the word ''Kingdom'' in the title (for example, the United Kingdom), to avoid clumsy repetition of the word ''kingdom'' in a sentence.
Antarctica is the realm of albatross, elephant seals, penguins and predatory skua birds.
EAST PROVIDENCE - The realm of education has many alternatives to public school, from parochial education to home schooling, as parents seek other ways of making sure their children graduate and enter the world as functional adults.
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 WHKMLA : History of Sweden, 1611-1654
Sweden also annexed Idre and Särna, hithrto part of Norway's Upland region, now integrated into Sweden's Dalarna region, but it was not mentioned in the Treaty of Brömsebro.
The attempt to establish a shipbuilding industry in Sweden began with an ominous disaster : in 1628, the "Wasa", on her maiden voyage, unevenly loaded, tipped to one side, took in water and sunk.
In 1637 the colony of NEW SWEDEN was established at Delaware, in 1652 another colony at CABO CORSO at the Bay of Guinea (Africa) by the AFRICA COMPANY founded by Dutch immigrant Louis de Geer.
www.zum.de /whkmla/region/scandinavia/swe16111654.html   (1389 words)

  
 Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles
While some argued that it went against Sweden's historic policy of neutrality (Sweden had not joined the EU during the Cold War because it was incompatible with neutrality), others viewed the move as a natural extension of the economic co-operation that had been going on since 1972.
Sweden has close relations and historical links with its Nordic neighbours, and co-operates with them formally in economic and social matters through the Nordic Council of Ministers, and informally in political matters through direct consultation.
Sweden held the Presidency of the EU between January and June 2001.
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 Donna's Virtual Realm - Travel Gallery (Sweden)
As it stands, I visited Iceland in late July through early August, went back to work for less than two weeks, then headed over the Atlantic again to Sweden where I spent a week primarily on business, before returning to the USA by way of England.
It is unfortunate that much of my time in Sweden was spent battling what was apparently a nasty case of food poisoning I got shortly before leaving the US.
Because of this, I was unable to fully appreciate most of the traditional Scandinavian food prevalent in Sweden, and sought nutritional refuge daily in a nearby burger joint.
www.virtual-realm.com /travel/html/sweden/home.html   (246 words)

  
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