17th Century

When Stockholm Burned Its Own Books

Sweden's greatest library went up in flames, and the king himself lit the match.

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Northern Europe17th CenturyIntellectual HistoryMonarchyCensorshipScientific RevolutionBook BurningSwedenCharles XIEnlightenment

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