Swiss History in a Nutshell

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.