The Northern Storm
When Empires CollideBy kim pedersen
Length7h 5m
About this audiobook
The Northern Storm: When Empires Collide
Explore the tumultuous Great Northern War, where Sweden's century-long dominion as the "Lion of the North" met its dramatic end. This compelling history chronicles Karl XII's military brilliance and ultimate downfall, from his audacious early victories to the devastating Poltava and his mysterious death at Fredriksten. Witness Peter the Great's tireless transformation of Russia, which rose from the ashes of defeat to become a new northern colossus, irrevocably reshaping the geopolitical landscape of Europe. A tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the brutal reordering of a continent.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Education and Learning
Length7 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Lion of the North's Zenith
2Chapter 2: Whispers of a Gathering Storm
3Chapter 3: The Boy King's Inheritance
4Chapter 4: A Thunderbolt from the West
5Chapter 5: The Tsar's Humiliation at Narva
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6Chapter 6: The Polish Labyrinth
7Chapter 7: Peter's Phoenix Rises
8Chapter 8: The Fateful March East
9Chapter 9: Winter's Cruel Embrace
10Chapter 10: The Cataclysm of Poltava
11Chapter 11: The Sultan's Hospitality
12Chapter 12: The Coalition Renews Its Fury
13Chapter 13: Kalabaliken and the Long Ride Home
14Chapter 14: A King's Desperate Defense
15Chapter 15: The Norwegian Gambit
16Chapter 16: The Enigma of Fredriksten
17Chapter 17: The Peace of a Shattered Empire
18Chapter 18: Dawn of a New Northern Colossus
19Chapter 19: Denmark's Measured Gains
20Chapter 20: A Continent Reshaped
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