Finland: Historical Setting

Library of Congress Country Study

 

This document is a portion of a larger work on the country of Finland
produced by the Library of Congress
edited by Eric Solsten and Sandra W. Meditz
from research completed in December 1988

Minor edits made by Melissa Snell

   

About this History

The documents here constitute only a portion of "Chapter 1: A Historical Setting," covering Finland from its earliest history into the 19th century. For the rest of the chapter, visit the Library of Congress Country Studies home page:

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/

 

Contents

Historical Setting Origins of the Finns The Era of Swedish Rule, c. 1150-1809 Medieval Society and Economy The Kalmar Union The Reformation Finland and the Swedish Empire

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