29 June 2022
The book (written in German) describes the development and peculiarities of Swiss democracy. The book is also available in the English language on internet (Oapen Home) under the title: W. Linder and S. Mueller, Swiss Democracy. Possible solutions to conflicts in multicultural societies The book highlights federalism, concordance (Konkordanz) as an instrument of interest representation … Read more » “Swiss Democracy”
3 May 2022
The second edition of the travel guide of the association Die schönsten Schweizer Dörfer/Les plus beaux villages de Suisse (www.borghisvizzera.ch). presents Switzerland and Liechtenstein’s most beautiful villages and small towns (45 municipalities under 10 000 inhabitants). The book presents the culture and history of each place. The book is available in German, French and Italian. … Read more » “The Most Beautiful Swiss Towns”
1 May 2022
The book is not limited to the village of Celerina, the book’s starting point. It presents the historical, social, economic and tourist context of the Upper Engadine in an accessible way and with many illustrations. The book (available in the German and Italian languages) presents the Engadine’s historical, social, economic and tourist context in an … Read more » “A Short History of the Engadine”
28 April 2022
The Netherlands and Switzerland are among the world’s most successful societies. The foundation for their prosperity was laid in the early modern period, between roughly 1500 and 1800, when, as federal republics, the two countries were an anomaly in Europe. The Republican Alternative attempts to clarify, through a sustained comparison, the distinct character of the … Read more » “The Netherlands and Switzerland Compared”
26 April 2022
The richly illustrated German-language book provides background knowledge about the more than 26,000 trees that are cared for by the city. The city has kilometres of tree-lined streets along the Rhine and squares and has many parks for a medium-sized city. Thirty special trees are also presented individually in words and pictures. The book is … Read more » “Basel and its Trees”
20 April 2022
Deep blue lakes and sunny snow-capped peaks – with its landscape and unique light, the Engadine is one of the most spectacular (holiday) destinations and natural environments in the Alps. The book presents the most important places and beautiful landscapes, from Sent to Sils, Corvatsch to Münstertal. The Alpine passes, viaducts, valleys, mountains, lakes, villages … Read more » “The Engadine in the Spotlights”
1 April 2022
The atlas covers almost six millennia of Swiss history, with more than one hundred maps grouped into chapters. Short texts explain each map and chapter. Switzerland is presented with its neighbouring regions. Switzerland was not fixed in time and space until 1848 but was in the making for centuries. For centuries, Switzerland was an alliance, … Read more » “Historical Atlas of Switzerland”
21 March 2022
Why and when did little Switzerland become a relatively large economic power in the twentieth century? The basis goes back centuries to the fifteenth to the nineteenth century. Trade in central Switzerland flourished after the opening of the Gotthard Pass in the thirteenth century. The Confederation, and its powerful cities, developed. Bern was the most … Read more » “The Swiss Economic Laboratorium”
20 March 2022
The Historical Lexicon of Switzerland (Das Historische Lexikon der Schweiz, DHL) Le Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, HLS) is a scientifically up-to-date and specialised encyclopaedia on Swiss history. It is a source of historical-cultural research and an attractive online information service for the general public. The (identical) content is offered in three national languages: German, … Read more » “The Historical Lexicon of Switzerland”
11 March 2022
The third edition is the revised and updated classic account of Switzerland’s unique political, constitutional and economic system. This new edition addresses the twin challenges posed by globalisation and Swiss relations with the EU and whether Switzerland offers a viable, alternative development model. Switzerland is a special and fascinating place. Its unique institutions and voting … Read more » “Why Switzerland ?”
