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A concise history of Switzerland, Clive H. Church, Randolph C. Head

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"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".--
Language
eng
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Extent
xvi, 324 pages
Contents
  • Abbreviations
  • List of illustrations, figures and maps
  • Acknowledgements
  • Glossary
  • Chronology
  • Introduction
  • Before Switzerland : lordship, communities and crises, ca.1000-1386
  • Creating the Swiss Confederacy, 1386-1520
  • A divided Switzerland in Reformation Europe, 1515-1713
  • The Ancien Regime, 1713-1798
  • Revolution and contention, 1798-1848
  • Forging the new nation, 1848-1914
  • The shocks of war, 1914-1950
  • The Sonderfall years, 1950-1990
  • Return to normality? Since 1989
  • Guide to further reading
  • Index
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9780521194440
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A concise history of Switzerland
Title
A concise history of Switzerland
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Clive H. Church, Randolph C. Head
Creator
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Author
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Language
eng
Summary
"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".--
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Church, Clive H
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
index present
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non fiction
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bibliography
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Head, Randolph Conrad
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Cambridge concise histories
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Switzerland
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A concise history of Switzerland, Clive H. Church, Randolph C. Head
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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volume
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rdacarrier.
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text
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rdacontent.
Contents
Abbreviations -- List of illustrations, figures and maps -- Acknowledgements -- Glossary -- Chronology -- Introduction -- Before Switzerland : lordship, communities and crises, ca.1000-1386 -- Creating the Swiss Confederacy, 1386-1520 -- A divided Switzerland in Reformation Europe, 1515-1713 -- The Ancien Regime, 1713-1798 -- Revolution and contention, 1798-1848 -- Forging the new nation, 1848-1914 -- The shocks of war, 1914-1950 -- The Sonderfall years, 1950-1990 -- Return to normality? Since 1989 -- Guide to further reading -- Index
Control code
FIEb17500199
Dimensions
23 cm.
Extent
xvi, 324 pages
Isbn
9780521194440
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Other physical details
illustrations, maps
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  • (NhCcYBP) 2012031494
  • (OCoLC)808244709
Label
A concise history of Switzerland, Clive H. Church, Randolph C. Head
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Contents
Abbreviations -- List of illustrations, figures and maps -- Acknowledgements -- Glossary -- Chronology -- Introduction -- Before Switzerland : lordship, communities and crises, ca.1000-1386 -- Creating the Swiss Confederacy, 1386-1520 -- A divided Switzerland in Reformation Europe, 1515-1713 -- The Ancien Regime, 1713-1798 -- Revolution and contention, 1798-1848 -- Forging the new nation, 1848-1914 -- The shocks of war, 1914-1950 -- The Sonderfall years, 1950-1990 -- Return to normality? Since 1989 -- Guide to further reading -- Index
Control code
FIEb17500199
Dimensions
23 cm.
Extent
xvi, 324 pages
Isbn
9780521194440
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Other physical details
illustrations, maps
System control number
  • (NhCcYBP) 2012031494
  • (OCoLC)808244709

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