History of Medieval Sweden: From Tribes to Kingdom

The history of Sweden in the 12th-14th centuries is an era of bloody dynastic wars, tribal rivalries, crusades, and the formation of Swedish national identity. In this video, you will learn how the Swedish lands transformed from the divided territories of the Svear and Geats into a centralized monarchy that laid the foundation for modern Sweden.

Who were the Sverkers and the Erics? Why did Swedish kings earn nicknames like “the Empty-Headed” or “the Lisping”? How did the struggle between brothers give birth to the Riksdag? And why did the Folkungs become a symbol of Swedish statehood? We trace the paths of kings Inge, Eric the Saint, Sverker, Birger Jarl, and Magnus Ladulås – from their rises to their downfalls, through rebellions, alliances, betrayals, and reforms.

You will discover the first Swedish crusades to Finland, attempts to recapture fortresses from the Novgorodians, the struggle for Scania, and the founding of Stockholm. This video offers a detailed overview of medieval Sweden – a vivid story of power, faith, and ambition that shaped one of Europe’s enduring kingdoms

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