The History of Sweden

Season 1, Episode 5: The Battle for the Throne, year 1361-1560

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A time in the cruel shadow of the plague follows, filled with bloody rebellions and evil sudden death. Many enter the power struggle for Sweden and the Swedish throne, but there is only one who will succeed, and to do so requires both cunning and ruthlessness. Simon J Berger is the narrator of the series.

All Episodes - Season 1

The Stone Age, circa 14 500 BC-3700 BC
Episode 1
The Stone Age, circa 14 500 BC-3700 BC
 The Age of Metals, circa 1700 BC to 500 AD
Episode 2
The Age of Metals, circa 1700 BC to 500 AD
 The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century
Episode 3
The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century
 God Gives and God Takes, the 12th century to the end of the 14th century
Episode 4
God Gives and God Takes, the 12th century to the end of the 14th century
 The Battle for the Throne, year 1361-1560
Episode 5
The Battle for the Throne, year 1361-1560
 The Superpower Sweden, year 1560 to 1658
Episode 6
The Superpower Sweden, year 1560 to 1658
 Witches and Wars, year 1658 to 1721
Episode 7
Witches and Wars, year 1658 to 1721
 New Times, year 1719 to 1809
Episode 8
New Times, year 1719 to 1809
 The People Take Power, year 1809 to 1921
Episode 9
The People Take Power, year 1809 to 1921
 The World's Most Modern Country, year 1921 to present day
Episode 10
The World's Most Modern Country, year 1921 to present day
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