THE KINGDOM TORN APART: The Finnish War of 1808-09

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Comprehensive study of the 1808-1809 war between Russia and Sweden-Finland. It is a translation of the conflict, written in the 1950s by Eirik Hornborg, one of Finland's leading and most prolific historical writers. Draws on the nine-volume Swedish General Staff History, supplemented by meticulous research and critical analysis of source material. Aims to create a readable and popular work whilst maintaining a strictly objective and scholarly approach. Contains 80 black and white illustrations, 34 color illustrations, and 4 black and white maps.