Abstract
This chapter reviews the strategy of neutrality developed by Sweden during times of war between the great European powers. Although the later league of armed neutrality of the 18th century is well known, this chapter demonstrates that Sweden had long developed responses to the predation of her shipping. Reviewing the various conflicts and Swedish responses to them shows the effectiveness of Swedish neutrality in protecting her commerce. Based on original research, this chapter contributes significantly to the growing literature on neutrality during times of war.
| Translated title of the contribution | Neutral before neutrality: Swedish shipping in the shadow of war, c.1650-1800 |
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| Original language | Other |
| Title of host publication | Angöringar - berättelser och kunskap från havet |
| Subtitle of host publication | En antologi med artiklar av forskare knutna till Centrum för maritima studier och Statens maritima museer |
| Editors | Leos Müller, Simon Ekström |
| Place of Publication | Stockholm |
| Publisher | Makadam förlag |
| Pages | 189-210 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789170612367 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2017 |
Keywords
- Maritime
- Maritime History, Early Modern History, Scottish History
- history
- Legal History
- Maritime Law
- Swedish History
- Early Modern History
- European History