Sweden's Freedom Age: The Rise of the Hat Party

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Sweden's Frihetstiden, the 'Age of Liberty' that followed the death of Charles XII in 1718. They focus on the rise of the Hat Party (Hattarna) and their rivalry with the Caps (Mössorna), a political struggle that reshaped Sweden's parliament and foreign policy. Dan Andersson and the failed 1741–1743 war against Russia come into focus, along with the Treaty of Åbo and the brief reign of Adolf Frederick. The episode unpacks how Sweden's early parliamentary system, with the Riksdag of the Estates, experimented with a two-party system long before modern democracies. Lucas also touches on the economic policies of the Hats, including mercantilist subsidies and the founding of the Swedish East India Company. A donation segment is seamlessly woven in, reminding listeners that small contributions keep the ad-free history podcast going.

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