Sweden's 1772 Revolution: Gustav III's Bloodless Coup

In 1772, King Gustav III of Sweden staged a bloodless coup that ended the Age of Liberty and restored absolute monarchy. This episode explores how Gustav exploited political paralysis between the Hats and Caps parties, rallied the military with a fake foreign threat, and convinced the Riksdag to accept a new constitution. We discuss the role of Enlightenment ideas, the king's theatrical flair, and why this coup was later called 'the only revolution that cost no lives.' Featuring details on the arrest of the Privy Council, the famous 'Vasa' speech, and the long-term consequences for Sweden's political development.

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