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100 1 _aWinchester, Boyd,
_d1836-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Swiss Republic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-02-07
508 _aAndrew Sly, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Swiss Republic" by Boyd Winchester is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work is centered around the political landscape and governance of Switzerland throughout its history, emphasizing the unique institutions, societal characteristics, and the civic spirit of its people. The author, who served as the United States Minister at Bern, utilizes his observations and studies to provide a detailed exploration of the Swiss federation as one of the oldest and most enduring republics in the world. At the start of the book, Winchester introduces Switzerland's early inhabitants, their migrations, and the historical context of the regions. He recounts the tales of the Helvetians and pivotal moments that shaped the Swiss Confederation from its formation in 1291 to the influence of external powers like France and Austria. The early chapters highlight the evolving political structure, the importance of self-governance, and the foundational principles of liberty that have persisted among the Swiss people. Winchester sets the stage for a deep dive into the political framework and the cultural ethos that underpins Switzerland's reputation as a thriving democracy amidst a backdrop of geographical and linguistic diversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: J. B. Lippincott company, 1891
653 _aSwitzerland
653 _aSwitzerland -- Politics and government -- 1815-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69971
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