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The '''Swedish Empire''' (Swedish ''Stormaktstiden'') (1611-1718) was a period of [[Sweden]]'s history that was marked by extensive territorial acquisitions and political influence throughout [[Europe]].

The '''Swedish Empire''' (Swedish ''Stormaktstiden'') (1611-1718) was a period of [[Sweden]]'s history that was marked by extensive territorial acquisitions and political influence throughout [[Europe]].

After the [[Thirty Years' War]], Sweden gained posession of upper [[Pomerania]], some of lower Pomerania, and the [[Oder river|Oder]], [[Elbe river|Elbe]], and [[Weser river|Weser]] rivers, allowing them to collect tarriffs on shipping traveling on these vital trade arteries.

After the [[Thirty Years' War]], Sweden gained possession of upper [[Pomerania]], some of lower Pomerania, and the [[Oder river|Oder]], [[Elbe river|Elbe]], and [[Weser river|Weser]] rivers, allowing them to collect tariffs on shipping travelling on these vital trade arteries.

[[category:Swedish History]]

[[category:Swedish History]]