Erik Petersson, PhD, is a historian, a familiar voice in Swedish radio and television, and a cherished author. His books span from late medieval history in the 14th and 15th centuries, to power struggles in Northern Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries to the broader strokes of world history, spanning from 17th century Japan and 19th century China to the foundation of the United States. He is a contributing writer for several newspapers, a sought-after guest on podcasts, and a researcher focused on the formation of early modern society.
