1310. But that Brother procures the Crown 235 CHRISTOPHER II. 1320–1334. Page 1320–1323. Prodigality of the new King to secure 236 himself on the Throne 1324, 1325. He violates his Pledges 236 1325. Dissatisfaction of his People, who expel 237 him 1326–1328. Rapacity of the Nobles during his Exile; 238 he returns 1329–1331. His ruinous Promises 239 1331, 1332. Proceedings in regard to Scania, which 240 becomes the Prize of Sweden 1332, 1333. Last Days of Christopher 241 INTERREGNUM. Page 1333, 1334. State of the Country 241 1334–1340. Rapacity of the Regents, especially 242 Count Gerard, who is murdered 1340. Election of a new King 243 VALDEMAR IV. SURNAMED ATTERDAG. 1340–1375. Page 1340. State of the Kingdom on the Accession of 244 Valdemar His vigilant Administration 244 1344. He sells Scania, but redeems many other 245 Places 1345–1348. He sells Esthenia, and makes good Use of 245 the Money 1348–1350. He obtains Money from another Quarter 246 1351–1357. His Rigour occasions Rebellion, which, 247 however, he suppresses 1357–1360. He recovers Scania 247 1360–1363. By helping Magnus of Sweden, he offends 248 the Hanse Towns 1362, 1363. His artful Policy in regard to the Union 250 of his Daughter with Hako of Norway 1363. Important Consequences of this Union 250 1364, 1365. Valdemar abroad 251 1367–1370. Again. Why? 251 1370–1375. Closing Years of his Reign 252 OLAF III. 1376–1387. Page 1375, 1376. Olaf, Son of Hako, elected; his Mother 253 Regent 1373. Lavish Promises of Margaret 254 Opinion respecting them 255 1376–1380. She triumphs over all Competitors 255