Early Modern Libraries as Spoils of War – A 21st Century Uppsala Perspective 

Dr. PETER SJÖKVIST (Uppsala) 

Swedish armies in the 17th century took libraries as spoils of war from several European countries, Denmark included. Many books, especially in the early 17th century ended up at Uppsala. In this talk, it is my intention to discuss this fact from a broad perspective, ranging from the reasons behind the lootings, the reception of the libraries in 17th-century Sweden and beyond, the curation historically and today, current projects and international collaboration. 

Arrangør: Forum for Renæssancestudier, Center for Dansk Nylatin

Sted: Antikmuseet