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The Epic Struggle of Charles XII of Sweden: The Great Northern War

The year 1700 marked a significant turning point in European history, as Sweden found itself embroiled in the Great Northern War. A coalition of nations, including Russia, Poland, Saxony, and Denmark, plotted to reclaim territories lost over the last century and a half. Led by King Augustus II of Poland and Saxony, the assault began with a siege on Ria and a Russian attack on the strategically important town of Narva in Estonia.