In 1814, the map of Northern Europe was redrawn not by battlefield glory, but by diplomatic ink in Stockholm. This episode explores the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars and how Denmark-Norway, a defeated ally of France, was forced to cede Norway to Sweden under the Treaty of Kiel. But unlike other territories traded like chess pieces, Norway had just declared its independence. We trace the brief but pivotal year of 1814, from the election of Crown Prince Christian Frederick to the Swedish military campaign that ended with the Convention of Moss. Despite the loss of sovereignty, the pressure from the Norwegian populace and the weakness of the Swedish king led to the adoption of a liberal constitution and a personal union rather than full annexation. Join us as we examine the political maneuvering at Eidsvoll, the role of the Norwegian militia, and how a small nation negotiated its survival against two great powers.
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