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  1. History of Switzerland

    Aspect of history

    Since 1848, the Swiss Confederation has been a federal republic of relatively autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of federation that goes back more than 700 years, putting them among the world's oldest surviving republics. The early history of the region is tied to that of Alpine culture. Switzerland was inhabited by the Helvetii, and it came under Roman rule in the 1st century BC. The Gallo-Roman culture was amalgamated with Germanic influence during Late Antiquity, with the eastern part of Switzerland becoming Alemannic territory. The area of Switzerland was incorporated into the Frankish Empire in the 6th century. In the High Middle Ages, the eastern part became part of the Duchy of Swabia within the Holy Roman Empire, while the western part was part of Burgundy. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Since 1848, the Swiss Confederation has been a federal republic of relatively autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of federation that goes back more than 700 years, putting them among the world's oldest surviving republics.. The early history of the region is tied to that of Alpine culture.Switzerland was inhabited by the Helvetii, and it came under Roman rule in the 1st century BC.
  3. britannica.com

    1 day agoSwitzerland, federated country of central Europe. Switzerland's administrative capital is Bern, while Lausanne serves as its judicial center. Switzerland's small size—its total area is about half that of Scotland—and its modest population give little indication of its international significance.
  4. history-switzerland.geschichte-schweiz.ch

    Switzerland is a loose confederacy of 13 cities and small valley communities dominating the rest of the country. A few families control state affairs. Several rebellions put down by military force: repressed aspects of history in a country so proud of it's tradition of democracy. 1618-1648: 30 Years' War
  5. britannica.com

    3 days agoSwitzerland - Alps, Neutrality, Confederation: Switzerland's history is one of a medieval defensive league formed during a time and in an area lacking imperial authority. The different cantons (traditionally called Orte in German) were to a large extent independent states that remained united through the shared defense of liberty, which was understood as the protection of imperial privileges ...
  6. myswitzerland.com

    In 1798, French troops invaded Switzerland and created the centralised Helvetic Republic. For the first time in its history, Switzerland was forced to abandon its neutrality and to provide troops for France. After the Sonderbund War, the foundations for the modern Switzerland were finally laid down with the adoption of the Constitution of 1848.
  7. eda.admin.ch

    Jul 18, 2024Switzerland is located in the middle of Europe, not just geographically; the country's historical development resembles that of its neighbours. The territory of today's Switzerland was part of the Roman Empire and was shaped in the Early Middle Ages by Christianity, migratory flows and the rule of various foreign powers.
  8. history-maps.com

    Oct 29, 2024A Concise History of Switzerland (Cambridge University Press, 2013). pp 132-61 online; Codevilla, Angelo M. Between the Alps and a Hard Place: Switzerland in World War II and the Rewriting of History (2000) excerpt and text search; Dawson, William Harbutt. Social Switzerland: Studies of Present-day Social Movements and Legislation (1897) 302 pp ...
  9. en.wikipedia.org

    Switzerland, [d] officially the Swiss Confederation, [e] is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe. [f] [13] It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east.Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the Jura; the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, whereas most of ...
  10. britannica.com

    Other articles where history of Switzerland is discussed: Switzerland: History of Switzerland: Switzerland's history is one of a medieval defensive league formed during a time and in an area lacking imperial authority. The different cantons (traditionally called Orte in German) were to a large extent independent states that remained united through the shared defense of…
  11. nationsonline.org

    History of Switzerland. Schweizerische Landesbibliothek The Swiss National Library. Swiss Archives of Contemporary History The Archives promotes historical research in Switzerland and is part of the Institut für Geschichte The Swiss Institute for History. Swiss History Comprehensive site about Swiss history from Prehistory to the 20th Century ...

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