International School of Central Switzerland
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Resources for inquiry about Switzerland
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"Switzerland’s geographical position with its transit routes over the Alps made it a desirable possession for European great powers through the ages.
Switzerland developed slowly over many centuries, as more and more regions came together to form a loose confederation whose members gave each other mutual support. At times their different interests stretched the bonds between them almost to breaking point.
It was only in 1848 that Switzerland became a more centralised federal state. This favoured its economic development and ended any possibility that Switzerland might break up."
"The History of the Historical Dictionary of Switzerland
The Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (HDS) is set up as an academic reference work. It includes the most important topics and objects of Swiss history from prehistory up to the present."
this page links to information about each canton
"At the beginning of the 13th Century, a small alpine community belonging to the Holy Roman Empire through the intermediary of the Hapsburg lords made up the road to the Gotthard pass, allowing trade between Northern Europe and Italy to more easily cross the Alps. To keep control of this new strategic route, the Emperor granted the special right of imperial immediacy to the alpine communities along the route, putting them under direct jurisdiction of the Emperor without the intermediation of feudal lords. This was not appreciated by the Hapsburg family, who soon tried to regain control over their lost territories. To resist these attempts, three valley communities of the central Alps made an alliance in 1291 to ensure "perpetual mutual assistance". This is considered to be the foundation of the Swiss Confederacy. The alliance resisted the Hapsburg attacks, and, over time, other communities (later called "cantons") joined in or were conquered."
Basic Timeline of Swiss History
International School of Central Switzerland
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Resources for inquiry about Switzerland
Updated on Mar 02, 13
Created on Feb 24, 13
Category: Schools & Education
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