+The Northern Wars refer to a series of significant conflicts fought in [Northern Europe](/wiki/northern_europe) during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. These wars dramatically reshaped the balance of power, leading to the decline of the [Swedish Empire](/wiki/swedish_empire) and the rise of Russia as a major European force.
+## See also
+- [Great Northern War](/wiki/great_northern_war)
+- [Baltic Sea](/wiki/baltic_sea)
+- [European History](/wiki/european_history)
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