This article tackles preconceptions as to the architect (s) behind the Peace of Stolbova. Sir John Merrick's role has long been understood, but here for the first time the role of te Scottish General in Swedish service, Sir James Spens, is brought firmly into view.
In this article some misconceptions are addressed and new information brought to bear with implications for the undersatanding of Scottish, English (dare one say British) interactions with Sweden, Russia and the Northern World.