Stockholm History
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Archaeological discoveries have shown that the Stockholm region for the first time at the end of the last ice age and has been inhabited since 8000 BC, a large group of developed countries there. The first written evidence of the existence of the city of Stockholm is written in the Chronicle Erik Krönikan in the early fourteenth century, arguing that the city was founded by Birger Jarl Stockholm 1252 means “town between the bridges.” In the early Middle Ages, this city by the magnificent Cathedral of Stockholm and the tower called the Three Crown dominated. The rest of the city at that time consisted of wooden houses are very solid, which is a serious risk of fire. fragile structures gradually replaced with strong, especially in the north German style, because most residents Stockholm and German descent Many of the old buildings are still in the old town .. In 397, Denmark, Norway (and the countries that depend on Iceland and Greenland) joined as a king of Sweden, Kalmar Union formed. Fourteenth century and the fifteenth was a period of expansion and the city of Stockholm spread to the islands belong to Södermalm and Norrmalm. Kalmar Union ended in 1523 after violent clashes between Sweden and Denmark.
In 1634, Sweden became the official capital of the Swedish Empire and the rise of Sweden to the great power in Europe in the seventeenth century in Stockholm, a rich merchant’s house and immigration has increased in the designated area. Delayed growth in Stockholm by the spread of plague in the city in 1713 and 1714, however, and when the Great Northern War finally ended in Sweden in 1721 has lost a lot of power and territory in the Baltic Sea region of Russia. Stockholm during the eighteenth century remains a vital center of commerce and culture, and the possible arrival of steamships and railroads added significance in Stockholm. Most of the city was rebuilt in the nineteenth century – hospitals, railway stations, post offices – and the tram system was also established.
During the 20th century, Sweden developed into a modern welfare state. Although Sweden has chosen a path of neutrality during the two world wars and was barely able to fight the military or economic to Germany is Germany with emergency relief including food and war during the Second World War. Needless to say, Sweden to support the German war machine is available after the war has been criticized, even if at that time, it is necessary to prevent an open confrontation with Germany. Swedish volunteers to go to Finland to defend when he was attacked by Russia in 1939, however, Finland and Sweden support the war material. Sweden’s most famous World War II at that time may Raoul Wallenberg, who succeeded with the help of the Swedish embassy in Hungary, thousands of Jews from Nazi death camps were deported to save. Because of Swedish neutrality during the war and its industrial infrastructure remained intact, it is to create a strong position for the goods to Europe at war. Because the results of post-war boom in Sweden, the rapid development of the Swedish welfare state supports the envy in the 1950s and 60s. During 1970, the deteriorating economic situation in Europe and the United States has had a negative impact on the Swedish economy and reduced demand for Swedish products. At that time, the government began to borrow money and try to support ailing industries from steel and shipping. Until early 1980 to borrow and import more than worth it, or export in Sweden and financial issues not fully resolved until now.
Military service is compulsory in Sweden since 1901, and every male between 18 and 47, after basic training within the first 7-15 months, is needed to make military training programs from time to time. In recognition of the cultural life of the rich and diverse in Stockholm, Sweden, Stockholm named European Capital of Culture for 1998.
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