Despite its position at the heart of Europe & its quintessentially European nature, Switzerland`s history is often overlooked within the English-speaking world. This comprehensive & engaging history of Switzerland traces the historical & cultural development of this fascinating but neglected European country from the end of the Dark Ages up to the present. The authors focus on the initial Confederacy of the Middle Ages; the religious divisions which threatened it after 1500 & its surprising survival amongst Europe`s monarchies; the turmoil following the French Revolution & conquest, which continued until the Federal Constitution of 1848; the testing of the Swiss nation through the late nineteenth century & then two World Wars & the Depression of the 1930s; & the unparalleled economic & social growth & political success of the post-war era. The book concludes with a discussion of the contemporary challenges, often shared with neighbours, that shape the country today. ...

Switzerland in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ...

Small size cloth-backed version of a reproduction by Old Folding Maps of Switzerland & the Alps around 1890, published by J. Bartholomew. The map covers Switzerland & the Alps. Each cloth-backed individual map is presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical. Please note: this title is also available in a larger size. To see the list of all the titles in this series from the Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...

Switzerland at 1:200, 000 on a double-sided road map (2014-2015 edition) from Swisstopo, the country’s national survey organization, with exceptionally fine presentation of the country’s topography by a combination of shading & graphic relief. The map has plenty of names of mountain ranges, valleys, glaciers, etc, & numerous peaks are shown with names & heights. Colouring of the road network emphasises motorways (shown with junction names, full or partial interchanges & services). The map also indicates roads with special closing days or hours, closed roads, toll barriers, mountain passes closed in winter & SOS-roadside phones. Driving distances are marked on main routes. Locations closed to motorized traffic, such as Wengen, Zermatt or Saas-Fee are prominently highlighted. Railway lines are shown with stations & various types of mountain transport are included (cable cars, etc). Campsites are marked but the map does not indicate other places of interest. The map has a 10km grid with Swiss survey coordinates. Map legend

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Switzerland at 1:400, 000 from Michelin, with information on driving regulations, a distance & journey time table, enlargements showing in greater detail road access to Bern, Geneva, Lausanne & Zurich, plus an index conveniently placed next to the map. Roads network

Includes:: local roads & is graded according to the number of lanes. Motorways indicate toll routes & services, & junctions show full or partial interchanges. Toll barriers, steep gradients, mountain passes, seasonal restrictions, & difficult or dangerous roads are marked; scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines are included. Relief shading is used to indicate the topography, with plenty of names of peaks, mountain chains & valleys. Small symbols indicate various landmarks or places of interest, but the map is not primarily designed to highlight tourist sights. The map also shows areas with street plans in Michelin

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Switzerland at 1:400, 000 from Michelin, 2013 edition, with enlargements showing in greater detail road access to Bern, Geneva, Lausanne & Zurich, information on driving regulations, a distance & journey time table, plus an index conveniently placed next to the map. Roads network

Includes:: local roads & is graded according to the number of lanes. Motorways indicate toll routes & services; junctions show full or partial interchanges. Toll barriers, steep gradients, mountain passes, seasonal restrictions, & difficult or dangerous roads are marked; scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines are included. Relief shading is used to indicate the topography, with plenty of names of peaks, mountain chains & valleys. Small symbols indicate various landmarks or places of interest, but the map is not primarily designed to highlight tourist sights. The map also shows towns with street plans in Michelin

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Road map of Switzerland at 1:303, 000 from Hallwag, 2013 edition, with a Distoguide incorporated into the map cover showing at a glance road distances from 24 main cities to several other towns, including many popular resorts such as Zermatt or St. Moritz. Cartographic content is basically the same as in the TCS road map of Switzerland from Hallwag ...

Switzerland at 1:400, 000 from Michelin, 2014 edition, with enlargements showing in greater detail road access to Bern, Geneva, Lausanne & Zurich, information on driving regulations, a distance & journey time table, plus an index conveniently placed next to the map. Roads network

Includes:: local roads & is graded according to the number of lanes. Motorways indicate toll routes & services; junctions show full or partial interchanges. Toll barriers, steep gradients, mountain passes, seasonal restrictions, & difficult or dangerous roads are marked; scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines are included. Relief shading is used to indicate the topography, with plenty of names of peaks, mountain chains & valleys. Small symbols indicate various landmarks or places of interest, but the map is not primarily designed to highlight tourist sights. The map also shows towns with street plans in Michelin

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Road map of Switzerland at 1:303, 000 from Hallwag, 2014 edition, with transit plans showing main through roads in Basel, Bern, Biel/ Bienne, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Winterthur & Zurich, plus an index booklet which

Includes:: lists of geographical features & places of interest. Cartographic content is basically the same as in the TCS road map of Switzerland from Hallwag

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Switzerland on a large, double-sided map at 1:275, 000 from the Swiss Hallwag/Kümmerly + Frey cartographic house, printed on durable, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper & highlighting the country’s 100 best sights, each with a brief description & a photo. The map is double-sided with a generous overlap between the sides; Interlaken & the main peaks of the Bernese Oberland are included on both sides. Road network, with small local roads & selected country tracks, is clearly laid out on a base showing topography by relief shading with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, etc. Motorway junctions are named & numbered, & the map shows sections due to open in 2015 & 2016. Also indicated are toll roads, roads open according to timetable, roads closed to motorized traffic, steep gradients, locations of SOS phones, & opening months of mountain passes. Scenic routes are highlighted & driving distances are marked on main & secondary routes. The map has no geographical coordinates but is indexed. Symbols indicate various facilities & places of interest, including campsites & youth hostels. Switzerland’s 100 best tourist sights are prominently highlighted & cross-referenced to brief descriptions & photos surrounding the map. Map legend & the text include English. PLEASE NOTE: unlike on most country road maps, coverage here does not extend beyond Switzerland’s international borders; border closings are marked but with only minimal coverage beyond them. ...