1. Switzerland History - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resource Switzerland History Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population http://workmall.com/wfb2001/switzerland/switzerland_history.html

Country Ranks Introduction Geography People ... Feedback Switzerland History http://workmall.com/wfb2001/switzerland/switzerland_history.html Source: US State Department Originally inhabited by the Helvetians, or Helvetic Celts, the territory comprising modern Switzerland came under Roman rule during the Gallic wars in the 1st century BC and remained a Roman province until the 4th century AD. Under Roman influence, the population reached a high level of civilization and enjoyed a flourishing commerce. Important cities, such as Geneva, Basel, and Zurich, were linked by military roads that also served as trade arteries between Rome and the northern tribes. After the decline of the Roman Empire, Switzerland was invaded by Germanic tribes from the north and west. Some tribes, such as the Alemanni in central and northeastern Switzerland, and the Burgundians, who ruled western Switzerland, settled there. In 800, the country became part of Charlemagne's empire. It later passed under the dominion of the Holy Roman emperors in the form of small ecclesiastic and temporal holdings subject to imperial sovereignty. With the opening of a new important north-south trade route across the Alps in the early 13th century, the Empire's rulers began to attach more importance to the remote Swiss mountain valleys, which were granted some degree of autonomy under direct imperial rule. Fearful of the popular disturbances flaring up following the death of the Holy Roman Emperor in 1291, the ruling families from Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden signed a charter to keep public peace and pledging mutual support in upholding autonomous administrative and judicial rule. The anniversary of the charter's signature (August 1, 1291) today is celebrated as Switzerland's National Day.

2. History Of Switzerland - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Historiography of Switzerland; History of Z rich; History of the Grisons; Postage stamps and postal history of Switzerland; History of the Alps; References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Switzerland

History of Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search History of Switzerland This article is part of a series Early history Prehistory Roman era (200 BC–400) Alemannia Burgundy Swabia Burgundy ... Ancien Régime Transitional period Napoleonic era Restoration Switzerland Federal state ... Modern history (1945–present) Topical Military history Historiography Switzerland Portal v ... e Since 1848, the Swiss Confederation has been a federal state of relatively autonomous cantons , some of which have a history of confederacy that goes back more than 700 years, arguably putting them among the world's oldest surviving republics . For the time before 1291, this article summarizes events taking place on the territory of modern Switzerland. From 1291, it focuses mainly on the fates of the Old Swiss Confederacy , at first consisting of only three cantons (Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden) in what is now central Switzerland, and gradually expanding until it encompassed the present-day area of Switzerland in 1815. Contents Early history Old Confederacy (1291–1523) Reformation (1523–1648) Ancien Régime (1648–1798) ... edit Early history Main article: Early history of Switzerland Divico and Julius Caesar after the Battle of Bibracte Archeological evidence suggests that hunter-gatherers were already settled in the lowlands north of the Alps in the late Paleolithic period. By the

3. Switzerland: History - TripAdvisor Inside Switzerland History Before you visit Switzerland, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travellers by travellers. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g188045-s203/Switzerland:History.html

4. Bagatello A capella group from Switzerland. History and tour dates. http://www.bagatello.ch/

5. Switzerland's History Switzerland's History Helvetians Age of Romans - Middle Ages - Reformation - Swiss Revolution - Democratic Constitution - World War II http://history-switzerland.geschichte-schweiz.ch/

Sitemap Early Swiss History Old Swiss History A Modern Constitution Industrialisation World War II Links Switzerland's History Switzerland is a small country situated in the heart of Central Europe and shares a lot of it's history and of it's culture (four national languages spoken in different regions) with it's neighbours Germany, France, Italy and Austria. When does the history of Switzerland begin? The answer depends on the interpretation of the term Switzerland Archeology shows that Stone Age hunters have been living in Switzerland already before the last Ice Age (approximately 350'000 B.C.). Switzerland's official latin name "Confoederatio Helvetica" goes back to a Celtic tribe called the Helvetians The majority of Switzerland's "native" population settled during the Germanic Migration of Nations that set an end to the Roman Empire in Western Europe at about 400 A.D. The Old Swiss Confederacy was founded in the first days of August, 1291 (hence Switzerland's national holiday is celebrated on August, 1 st Switzerland was officially accepted as an independent nation by its neighbours in the 1648 European peace treaty.

6. CountryReports Login Page Helvetians stopped by roman commander C. Julius Cesar when trying to move towards Southern France. Switzerland occupied by roman troops, beginning of written history in this region http://www.countryreports.org/history/timeline.aspx?countryId=233

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8. History - Switzerland - Information The history of Switzerland is strongly influenced by its geography. The modern Swiss state dates back to 1848. http://www.swissworld.org/en/history/

[Alt + 0] - Go to the homepage [Alt + 1] - Go to the navigation [Alt + 2] - Jump to the content [Alt + 3] - Go to the contact form ... Switzerland's information portal Your Gateway to Switzerland Language selection English Deutsch Français Italiano ... Español Search this website Search options Features Swiss Pics Swiss Specials Resources You are here: Home History Main navigation People Culture Leisure Geography ... The 20th century Alternative navigation Popular topics Swiss Tags FAQ Government Links Swiss history 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. History Swiss History Swiss history The mountains Cities and rural areas ... "Imperial freedom"

9. Switzerland - History Background, Constitutional Legal Foundations, Educational Switzerland History Background, Constitutional Legal Foundations, Educational System—overview, Preprimary Primary Education, Secondary Education http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1480/Switzerland.html

10. ANFO - Animal Noise Force Organisation Group of DJs, producers, and MCs from Switzerland. History, sound files, and charts. In English and French. http://www.anfo.org/

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11. Switzerland: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — Infoplease.com Learn about the history, geography and culture of Switzerland and find statistical and demographic information. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108012.html

Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Nov 16, 2010 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home American Indian Heritage Month ... games, quizzes Editor's Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Thanksgiving Most Corrupt Countries in the World Conversion Calculator ... DK Daily Teach Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Countries ... Switzerland Switzerland Next Map of Switzerland President: Doris Leuthard (2010) Land area: 15,355 sq mi (39,769 sq km); total area: 15,942 sq mi (41,290 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 7,623,438 (growth rate: 0.3%); birth rate: 9.6/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.1/1000; life expectancy: 80.9; density per sq mi: 492 Capital (2003 est.): Bern, 122,700 Largest cities: Zurich, 971,800 (metro. area), 348,100 (city proper); Geneva, 178,900; Basel, 162,800; Lausanne, 117,400 Monetary unit: Swiss franc Index Switzerland Main Page New Constitution Establishes a Unified, Neutral State Switzerland Joins the UN and Moves to the Right Politically Geography Government Federal republic.

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var path= "../../Images_new/pic/"; Home Contact Us Site Map My Account ... Australia Hotels Switzerland History Destinations Switzerland Switzerland Travel Guide Switzerland History ... Switzerland Travel Guide History of Switzerland goes as early to the 13th century. It was formed in the 1291 when the three cantons of Schwyz, Uri and Unterwalden joined hands to protect their borders. This made the federation more powerful and wealthy in particular due to the victories over Charles the Bold of Burgundy during the 1470s and the success of Swiss mercenaries. In 1847, an important event took place, which helped Switzerland to move towards a proper constitutional arrangement. The event was the civil war between Catholic and Protestant cantons. As a result of the civil war, Switzerland adopted a federal constitution in 1848. The federal constitution was amending extensively in 1874 and establishing federal responsibility for defense, trade, and legal matters, leaving all other matters to the cantonal governments. From then, and over much of the 20th century, continuous political, economic, and social improvement has characterized Swiss history. One of the oldest democracies in the world, Switzerland, today has 26 cantons. These 26 cantonments maintain broad and autonomous powers. Switzerland follows a federal administration with a federal government led by a seven-member council.

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Brief Swiss History Early Swiss History Old Swiss History A Modern Constitution Industrialisation World War II Links A Short History of Switzerland Some 60% of Switzerland are in the alpine region, with high mountains (12 peaks above 4,000 m = 13,000 ft above sea level and many more between 2,000 and 4,000 m) and narrow valleys. 30% are hills and relatively flat valleys carved out by glaciers called "Mittelland" [midlands] (400 to 900 m above sea level). 10% on a chain of older mountains called Jura (not exceeding 1,600 m above sea level). Most of the cities, towns and larger villages are located in Mittelland - this means that the actual density of population in this part of the country is somewhere near 500 inhabitants per km² (1300 per sq. mile)! Early Swiss History Stone Age About 600,000 years ago, temperatures sank and Europe was covered by glaciers almost completely. In Lucerne, Central Switzerland, the thickness of the ice reached as much as about 1 km (3000 ft). Until about 30,000 years ago, several cold and warm periods followed, animals and men came to Europe and had to leave again. The focus of cultural development remained for thousands of years in the Middle East (Sumer, Babylon, Egypt), however. Traces of early hunters (weapons and tools made from stone splinters, bones of prey animals) can be found in several natural caves in Switzerland. Later, around 3000 B.C.

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Nations Online Countries of the World Home Earth Continents Europe ... Switzerland Country Profile History of Switzerland _ History of Switzerland HISTORY Originally inhabited by the Helvetians, or Helvetic Celts, the territory comprising modern Switzerland came under Roman rule during the Gallic wars in the 1st century BC and remained a Roman province until the 4th century AD. Under Roman influence, the population reached a high level of civilization and enjoyed a flourishing commerce. Important cities, such as Geneva, Basel, and Zurich, were linked by military roads that also served as trade arteries between Rome and the northern tribes. After the decline of the Roman Empire, Switzerland was invaded by Germanic tribes from the north and west. Some tribes, such as the Alemanni in central and northeastern Switzerland, and the Burgundians, who ruled western Switzerland, settled there. In 800, the country became part of Charlemagne's empire. It later passed under the dominion of the Holy Roman emperors in the form of small ecclesiastic and temporal holdings subject to imperial sovereignty. With the opening of a new important north-south trade route across the Alps in the early 13th century, the Empire's rulers began to attach more importance to the remote Swiss mountain valleys, which were granted some degree of autonomy under direct imperial rule. Fearful of the popular disturbances flaring up following the death of the Holy Roman Emperor in 1291, the ruling families from Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden signed a charter to keep public peace and pledging mutual support in upholding autonomous administrative and judicial rule. The anniversary of the charter's signature (August 1, 1291) today is celebrated as Switzerland's National Day.

16. Glion Institute Of Higher Education Hotel and tourism school in Switzerland. History of the school, campus locations at Glion and Bulle, course details and accreditation. http://www.glion.edu/

17. Switzerland History | IExplore The history of Switzerland has followed a broadly different course from that of its European neighbors, mainly because no ruler since the 14th century was able to claim more http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/Switzerland/History

18. Zurich (Switzerland) :: History -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia Zurich (Switzerland), History, Britannica Online Encyclopedia, The first inhabitants of the region were the prehistoric peoples whose hut dwellings rose from pile foundations http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/658483/Zurich/272418/History

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19. Switzerland: History — Infoplease.com Encyclopedia — Switzerland History Emergence of the Swiss Nation. In 58 B.C. the Helvetii who inhabited the country (see Helvetia) were conquered by the Romans. http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0861401.html

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Home Articles Dates Days ... Countries Today in Switzerland History Countries Topics: Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra ... Bolivia Historical Events Results of Everlasting League forms, basis of Swiss Confederation (Independence) Jews are expelled from Berne Switzerland Battle at Morgarten: Swiss beat duke Leopold I of Austria Swiss Woudsteden renews Eternal Covenant (Oath Society) Jews in Zurich Switzerland are accused of poisoning wells 700 Jews of Basel Switzerland, burned alive in their houses Jews are expelled from Burgsordf Switzerland Jews are expelled from Zurich Switzerland Basel earthquake, the most significant historic seismological event north of the Alps, destroyed the town of Basel, Switzerland. Battle at Sempach: Swiss beat duke Leopold III of Austria Battle of Näfels; Glarius Swiss defeat Habsburg (Austrian) army Battle of Arbedo between the duke of Milan and the Swiss cantons. Jews are expelled from Berne Switzerland Duke Sigismund van Tirol ends contacts with Switzerland Battle at Morat/Murten: Charles the Stout invades Switzerland Switzerland became an independent state.

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