Sweden’s Development From Poverty to Affluence, 1750-1970Sweden's Development From Poverty to Affluence, 17501970 was first published in 1975. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. Contemporary Sweden commands a degree of interest and attention from foreigners that is all out of proportion to its small size and its present position among the world powers.