Herman Lindqvist (journalist)
Encyclopedia
Herman Lindqvist is a Swedish
journalist who has served as foreign correspondent
in many countries and authored a number of popular books on Swedish history
. In particular his multiple-volume Historien om Sverige (1992–2002) has become very popular, but has also drawn criticism for lacking historical accuracy.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
journalist who has served as foreign correspondent
Foreign correspondent
Foreign Correspondent may refer to:*Foreign correspondent *Foreign Correspondent , an Alfred Hitchcock film*Foreign Correspondent , an Australian current affairs programme...
in many countries and authored a number of popular books on Swedish history
History of Sweden
Modern Sweden started out of the Kalmar Union formed in 1397 and by the unification of the country by King Gustav Vasa in the 16th century. In the 17th century Sweden expanded its territories to form the Swedish empire. Most of these conquered territories had to be given up during the 18th century...
. In particular his multiple-volume Historien om Sverige (1992–2002) has become very popular, but has also drawn criticism for lacking historical accuracy.