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1.	Winton, Patrik, 1974- (author) Denmark and Sweden in the European Great Power System : 1720-1765 2012 In: Revue d'histoire Nordique. - Toulouse : Université Toulouse Il-Le Mirail. - 1778-9605. ; 14, s. 39-62 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract This article compares the strategies the two Scandinavian states adopted in the European state system during the period 1720–65. Previous research has emphasized the difference in policies: Denmark sought neutrality and avoided war, while Sweden was involved in two wars. Inability of the Swedish political elite to adapt to a new position in the international state system has been presented as one major reason for the Swedish participation in wars. This article argues instead that the difference should be seen as a consequence of the assets the two states could offer the major powers. The Danish state’s resources were highly sought after, which meant that the government could gain advantages such as subsidies and territory without fighting wars, while the Swedish state had less to offer the major powers and was thus forced to commit to one major power and war in order to try and gain the same types of benefits as the Danish state.

Winton, Patrik, 1974- (author)
Denmark and Sweden in the European Great Power System : 1720-1765
2012
In: Revue d'histoire Nordique. - Toulouse : Université Toulouse Il-Le Mirail. - 1778-9605. ; 14, s. 39-62
Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This article compares the strategies the two Scandinavian states adopted in the European state system during the period 1720–65. Previous research has emphasized the difference in policies: Denmark sought neutrality and avoided war, while Sweden was involved in two wars. Inability of the Swedish political elite to adapt to a new position in the international state system has been presented as one major reason for the Swedish participation in wars. This article argues instead that the difference should be seen as a consequence of the assets the two states could offer the major powers. The Danish state’s resources were highly sought after, which meant that the government could gain advantages such as subsidies and territory without fighting wars, while the Swedish state had less to offer the major powers and was thus forced to commit to one major power and war in order to try and gain the same types of benefits as the Danish state.

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