Swiss History in a Nutshell

Swiss History in a Nutshell gives you an easy-to-read insight into - the most fascinating moments in Switzerland's rich and colourful history - from its cavemen to its conquests, foundation, growth, independence and prosperity - Switzerland's surprising past as a leading military power in Europe - how Swiss democracy matured through several revolutions - the origins of Swiss cultural differences and how they were overcome to create a stable federal republic - how Switzerland's direct democracy, consensus politics and legendary good industrial relations were achieved. Cartoons (naughty and nice) illustrate this kaleidoscope of key events that have created Switzerland as it is today.

Author: Grégoire Nappey

Publisher: Bergli

Publication Date: Sep 01, 2010

Number of Pages: 96 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 3905252198

ISBN-13: 9783905252194