Facing the Sea: Essays in Swedish Maritime Studies

The sea has played a vital role in Swedish history, culture, and politics. For centuries, Sweden has been a maritime nation, with its people relying on the sea for trade, fishing, and defense. The sea has also been a source of inspiration for Swedish artists, writers, and musicians. In recent years, Sweden has emerged as a leader in maritime research and innovation, and Swedish companies are at the forefront of developing new technologies for the maritime industry.

Facing the Sea: Essays in Swedish Maritime Studies

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Facing the Sea: Essays in Swedish Maritime Studies is a collection of essays that explore the history, culture, and politics of Sweden's relationship with the sea. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the Viking Age to the present day, and provide a comprehensive overview of Swedish maritime history.

The book is divided into four parts:

• The Viking Age and the Baltic Sea
• The Swedish Navy and the Great Powers
• The Swedish Merchant Marine and the Global Economy
• The Swedish Fishing Industry and the Marine Environment

The essays in Facing the Sea are written by leading Swedish and international scholars, and they provide a wealth of new insights into Sweden's maritime history. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Sweden, the Baltic Sea region, or maritime affairs.

Table of Contents

2. The Viking Age and the Baltic Sea

• The Vikings: Raiders, traders, and settlers
• The Baltic Sea: A vital trade route
• The Swedish Vikings: A maritime people

• The Swedish Navy in the Age of Sail
• The Swedish Navy in the Napoleonic Wars
• The Swedish Navy in the 19th and 20th centuries

• The Swedish merchant marine in the Middle Ages
• The Swedish merchant marine in the Early Modern period
• The Swedish merchant marine in the 19th and 20th centuries

• The Swedish fishing industry in the Middle Ages
• The Swedish fishing industry in the Early Modern period
• The Swedish fishing industry in the 19th and 20th centuries

Reviews

“Facing the Sea is a major contribution to the study of Swedish maritime history. The essays in this volume provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the subject, and they will be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Sweden, the Baltic Sea region, or maritime affairs.”

—Lars Ericson Wolke, Professor of History, Lund University

“This is a valuable and timely collection of essays on Swedish maritime history. The essays cover a wide range of topics, and they provide a wealth of new insights into Sweden's relationship with the sea. Facing the Sea is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Sweden or maritime affairs.”

—John B. Hattendorf, Professor of Maritime History, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Facing the Sea: Essays in Swedish Maritime Studies

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Language	:	English
File size	:	38002 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	293 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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