(7.) Danmarchis Regis Kröniche. Arrild Hvitfeldt, D.R.C. Copenhagen, 1603, &c. 10 vols. 4to. He was Chancellor of Denmark in the time of Christian the Fourth. In the copy in the British Museum there is written on the fly-leaf, "This is the first and best history of the kingdom of Denmark, having all the original articles which in the later edition have been altered for political reasons (Jocher Lexicon, nat. 1550, ob. 1607).' (8.) Tegel. Jörenson (Erik) Then Stoormectighe Herre Herr Gustaf's Historia. Stockholm. 2 del., 1622, fol. This history was written at the request and under the supervision of Charles the Ninth, the son of Gustavus; so that the author boasts it may be considered as his Majesty's own work. It is little more than a chronicle of the events of the reign, but valuable both from the number of State documents which it preserves and the circumstances under which it was written. (9.) Johannis Messenii Scondia Illustrata a Joh. Peringskjöld. The first book was dedicated to Gustavus Adolphus, 1620. Messenius was secretly an earnest Roman Catholic; and in reading his history it must not be forgotten that he delights in inferences and insinuations to the disadvantage of Gustavus. On the other hand, many things affecting the King are mentioned by him, of which there is no reason to question the truth, but which Protestant Swedish writers fail to notice. (10.) Dalin. Svea Rikes Historia. Stockholm, 1747-50. 4 vols. 4to. (11.) Konung Gustaf Den Förstes Historia, af Olof Celsius, Professor of History at Upsala. Stockholm, 1775. Holberg, who gives the date of his death 1609, says of Hvitfeldt's history, "that it is one of the most precious possessed by any country, as it is a collection of state documents which the author, as Chancellor of the kingdom, had the opportunity of copying out and introducing into his history."-Vol. ii. p. 402. (12.) Sveriges Historia. M. Bruzelius. 3rd ed. Lund, 1830. A popular abridgment. (13.) Svenska Folkets Historia ap Erik Gustaf Geijer. 3 tom. Örebro, 1832, 1834, 1836. This work has been translated into English by Mr. J. H. Turner. (14.) Dannemarks Riges Historie. Ved Ludvig Holberg. 2nd ed. Copenhagen, 1753-54. 3 vols. 4to. (15.) Mallet, Histoire de Dannemarc. Geneva, 1762. The author, who had lived in Denmark from an early age, appears to have been careful in searching out and using the best authorities. (16.) Behrman (Hendrick), Christian den Andens Fængsels og Befrielses Historia. Kiop., 1812. 8vo. An account of the imprisonment and release of Christian the Second, with documentary proofs. Other works less frequently consulted or better known will be found mentioned in the notes. THE AUTHOR. ( xi ) COMPARISON between Gustavus Vasa, Gustavus Adolphus, and Charles the Twelfth Sweden after the Treaty of Calmar, 1398 — Union with Norway and Denmark - Eric the Seventh Revolts in Dale- carlia Engelbrect Regent Assassinated - Regency of Knutson - Death of Eric Knutson chosen King His war with Chris- tian the First Defeat and abdication - Recall and death - Sten Sturé Regent Christian proclaimed King - Battle of Brunkeberg Treaty of Calmar renewed John declared King Provisions court of Sten Sturé The Archbishop before the States of Bränkyrka - Treachery of the King Gustavus prisoner in Gustavus leaves Stockholm His wanderings and dangers in Dale- carlia Elected Captain-General of the kingdom His first -Gustavus declares war against Christian Attack on Upsala - Capture of the Archbishop's palace Gustavus - Pursues the Archbishop to Stockholm - Brask, Bishop of Linköping, joins the patriots - The crown rejected by Gustavus, Archbishop leaves Sweden Christian orders another massacre Execution of Thomas, the chief perpetrator - Inefficient assistance The brothers Petri · Discussions Translation of the The Anabaptists - Judicious conduct of Gustavus - Deposition of the Bishops of Vesterås and Upsala - Their attempts to produce a rebellion in the Dales The King's letter to the Dean of Upsala His address to the Dalesmen Trial and exe- cution of the deposed Bishops - Banishment of Archbishop Johannes Surrender of Gripsholm convent Dalecarlia The impostor Jöns Treaty between the King and the Dalesmen - Great meeting at Vesterås The King's purpose ration of the States - Opposition and death of the Bishop of Linköping - Surrender of tithes - Complaint to Gustavus of non- fulfilment by him of part of the Ordinances Evacuation and destruction of monasteries Downfall of the monastic system, |