02205cam a22003013u 4500 44711 UtSlPG 20260610134027.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DK Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 Kertomuksia Suomen historiasta II : Kustaa Vaasa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-01-19 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Kertomuksia Suomen historiasta II" by Julius Krohn is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the governance of Kustaa Vaasa and significant events during his reign, such as the Reformation in Finland, the rise of Protestantism, and the socio-political impacts on Finnish society. It aims to provide insights into the formative years that shaped modern Finnish identity and establishing Lutheranism as the dominant faith. The beginning of this work introduces Pietari Särkilahti, a Finnish priest returning home after studying in Wittenberg, during a pivotal moment when the influence of the Catholic Church was under threat. His attempts to spread Lutheran ideas in an environment lacking strong episcopal authority serve as a catalyst for the Reformation's spread in Finland. The narrative progresses to discuss Kustaa Vaasa's political maneuverings and the implications of the Vesteroos decision, highlighting the king's strategic challenges in implementing reforms while navigating opposition from both the clergy and nobility. This sets the stage for understanding the complexities of Finnish history during the Reformation and the crucial role Kustaa Vaasa played in stabilizing his kingdom amidst growing religious and political shifts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finland -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44711 85550 85550