The Swedish-Norwegian Union Crisis A History with Documents

This volume offers a concise yet thorough look at the political tensions that erupted between Sweden and Norway in the early twentieth century. The author weaves a clear narrative of how the union, formed decades earlier, gradually became a source of rivalry as each kingdom grappled with questions of sovereignty, foreign policy, and legal interpretation. By tracing key diplomatic moves—from early concessions in the 1830s to the more contentious negotiations of the 1890s—the book shows how long‑standing grievances boiled over into a crisis that captured Europe’s attention.

What sets the work apart is its extensive collection of primary documents, carefully selected to illustrate the most contentious points of the dispute. Letters, treaties, and contemporary pamphlets appear alongside the author’s commentary, allowing listeners to hear the voices of the period while gaining insight into the underlying arguments. The result is an engaging, document‑rich portrait of a pivotal moment in Scandinavian history, presented with enough context to be accessible without sacrificing scholarly depth.