Spying for the Early Vasas: Intelligence in Sixteenth-Century Sweden - Hardcover

by Martin Neuding Skoog (Author)

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.

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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.

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.

Author Biography

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.