In Popular Culture
A character based on Charles XII plays a major role in The Age of Unreason, a series of four alternate history novels written by American science fiction and fantasy author Gregory Keyes.
A number of albums started by Ultima Thule, later including other artists were named about the life of "Carolus Rex". In May 2012 the power metal band Sabaton released an album named “Carolus Rex”.
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“Like other secret lovers, many speak mockingly about popular culture to conceal their passion for it.”
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