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.
