A Concise History of Switzerland - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Concise History of Switzerland write by Clive H. Church. This book was released on 2013-05-23. A Concise History of Switzerland available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Despite its position at the heart of Europe and its quintessentially European nature, Switzerland's history is often overlooked within the English-speaking world. This comprehensive and engaging history of Switzerland traces the historical and cultural development of this fascinating but neglected European country from the end of the Dark Ages up to the present. The authors focus on the initial Confederacy of the Middle Ages; the religious divisions which threatened it after 1500 and its surprising survival amongst Europe's monarchies; the turmoil following the French Revolution and conquest, which continued until the Federal Constitution of 1848; the testing of the Swiss nation through the late nineteenth century and then two World Wars and the Depression of the 1930s; and the unparalleled economic and social growth and political success of the post-war era. The book concludes with a discussion of the contemporary challenges, often shared with neighbours, that shape the country today.
An Outline History of Switzerland
An Outline History of Switzerland - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook An Outline History of Switzerland write by Dieter Fahrni. This book was released on 1987. An Outline History of Switzerland available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Switzerland: A Village History
Switzerland: A Village History - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Switzerland: A Village History write by D. Birmingham. This book was released on 2000-05-09. Switzerland: A Village History available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Switzerland is a remarkable country half of whose territory lies in the Alps. The raising of cattle and the making of cheese eventually brought a modest wealth to the peasants but the destructive Napoleonic invasion brought revolution and poverty. The democratic unification of Switzerland created a common market and a single currency. This history of one alpine village illustrates a one-thousand-year struggle for survival on the edge of this white wilderness.
The History of Switzerland, for the Swiss People
The History of Switzerland, for the Swiss People - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The History of Switzerland, for the Swiss People write by Heinrich Zschokke. This book was released on 1855. The History of Switzerland, for the Swiss People available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Historical Dictionary of Switzerland
Historical Dictionary of Switzerland - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Historical Dictionary of Switzerland write by Leo Schelbert. This book was released on 2014-05-21. Historical Dictionary of Switzerland available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Switzerland's exceptional scenic beauty of valleys, lakes, and mountains, its central location on international trade routes, and its world famous banking system are just a few elements that have contributed to its rise in the global market. It consists of twenty-six member states, called cantons and it’s actively engaged in the maintenance of peace among nations. The history of the Swiss Confederation is as rich and varied as its culture and people. This updated second edition of Historical Dictionary of Switzerland features the nation's multicultural and democratic traditions and institutions, its complex history, and its people's involvement in past and present world affairs. This is done through a list of abbreviations and acronyms, a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, maps, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions, as well as significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to know more about Switzerland.
