+The **Swedish Empire** was a powerful [European](/wiki/Europe) state that dominated the [Baltic Sea](/wiki/Baltic_Sea) region during the 17th and early 18th centuries. This era, characterized by significant military expansion, saw Sweden rise as a major force before its eventual decline.
+## See also
+- [Sweden](/wiki/Sweden)
+- [Great Power](/wiki/Great_Power)
+- [Thirty Years' War](/wiki/Thirty_Years'_War)
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