It centers on the Scandinavia of 1510–1540 as the Kalmar Union collapsed, the impacts of the Reformation were becoming evident in Norway, and a last desperate struggle was being mounted to maintain Norwegian independence.
This era is marked by its emphasis on the Scandinavia of 1510–1540, during which the Kalmar Union was crumbling, the effects of the Reformation were becoming more visible in Norway, and a last, futile attempt was being made to preserve Norway's independence.