For centuries, Charles XII has mainly been seen in the context of
Sweden's national experience, yet his activities stretched across the
European continent from Russia and Denmark to Germany, Austria, Poland,
Ukraine, and the Ottoman Empire. Even the Dutch Republic, Britain, and
France became involved diplomatically and economically.
In this volume, 20 scholars from 12 different countries contribute to
creating a broader perspective on Charles XII and the Great Northern War
in European history. The contributors to this volume expand the scope of
international research on Charles XII and his time by examining not only
his victories and defeats but the king's impact in other areas as well.