An Energy Analysis of the Production of the Great Copper Mountain of Falun During the Mid 17th Century
Authors
Ulf Sundberg
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Garpenberg, Sweden
Abstract
An analysis is made of the energy inputs in the production of copper in Falun, Sweden, in the mid 17th century. This mine produced at that time more than half of the world production of copper. The dominant role of the forests is identified and the contribution to Sweden's wealth and security described, enabling Sweden to develop to the most powerful nation in Northern Europe during the period 1560-1720.
