This open access book examines intelligence orga­ni­zation in sixteenth-century Sweden. The specific aim is to examine the intelligence networks organized in Sweden during the reigns of Gustav Vasa, Erik XIV and Johan III. The study explores the operation of the intelligence networks and compares the Swedish case with recent studies of similar organizations in other states.

This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Provides one of the few studies of early modern Swedish intelligence networks in English Compares intelligence networks of Sweden and other early modern states Examines evolution of intelligence networks in early modern Europe

Autorentext

Martin Neuding Skoog is currently employed as assistant professor at the Swedish Defence University, Stockholm, Sweden. He specializes in the early modern military, political, diplomatic and intelligence history of Northern Europe.

Klappentext

This open access book examines intelligence orga­ni­zation in sixteenth-century Sweden. The specific aim is to examine the intelligence networks organized in Sweden during the reigns of Gustav Vasa, Erik XIV and Johan III. The study explores the operation of the intelligence networks and compares the Swedish case with recent studies of similar organizations in other states.

Inhalt

Ch 1: Introduction.- Ch 2: Intelligence in the reign of Gustav Vasa.- Ch 3: Opportunities in the East 15531569.- Ch 4: Intelligence during the reign of Erik XIV.- Ch 5: Intelligence in the reign of Johan III.- Ch 6: Conclusion.