The Emergence of the Modern

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The parting of ways for Norway and Sweden was "a happy and peaceful divorce after all," said Norwegian novelist and historian Karsten Alnæs of Oslo. In 1813, Sweden contributed to a decisive defeat of Napoleon and then attacked Denmark. Sweden's Crown Prince Carl Johan succeeded in forcing Denmark to cede Norway to the king of Sweden in January of 1814.

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The Emergence of the Modern

Scandinavian states was explored and celebrated at the 6th annual Nordic Spirit Sympos...

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