Sweden's War in Muscovy 1609-1617: The Relief of Moscow and Conquest of Novgorod

by Michael Fredholm Von Essen

This study describes and analyses the Swedish campaign in Muscovy of 1609-1610 and the Ingrian War of 1610-1617 between Sweden and Muscovy; both wars took place during Russia's 'Time of Troubles'. Faced with a serious threat from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Moscow entered into an alliance with Sweden and ultimately offered the crown to the young Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. Initially, a Swedish expeditionary force, commanded by Jacob De la...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1804510084
• ISBN13: 9781804510087
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 9.7"