Qu’y avait-il de « moderne » dans les ports militaires de Suède aux XVII e et XVIII e siècles ? L’exemple de Karlskrona

The naval port of Karlskrona, Sweden, exemplifies the 'modern' transformation of 17th and 18th-century European military cities. This study reveals that Karlskrona acted as a unique 'hub,' where traditional urban structures clashed with innovative demands driven by Sweden's Baltic Sea ambitions. The research argues that this dynamic environment fostered new solutions in production, disease management, and state-burgher negotiations. By analyzing the relocation of inhabitants, construction of a naval base, and integration of Baltic trade networks, the study demonstrates how Karlskrona became a platform for groundbreaking urban development. This approach contrasts with conventional views of Early Modern cities, highlighting its role as a catalyst for change during Sweden's rise as a maritime power.

Bergman, K., & Schnakenbourg, É. (2014). Qu’y avait-il de « moderne » dans les ports militaires de Suède aux XVII e et XVIII e siècles ? L’exemple de Karlskrona. Revue d’Histoire Nordique, N° 18(1), 99–124. https://doi.org/10.3917/rhn.018.0099