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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 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. | ||
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Revision as of 18:30, June 15, 2010
The Swedish Empire in light orange, with the modern nation of Sweden in dark orange.
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, Elbe, and Weser rivers, allowing them to collect tarriffs on shipping traveling on these vital trade arteries.