Swiss history
Switzerland's history cannot be understood without considering its geography, which has had a considerable impact on determining the development of its way of life.
The country that we know today took its final shape only in 1848. Before that time, we cannot really speak of "Swiss history," but rather the history of its various parts, which only gradually came together.
Links to other websites
- On-line version of Swiss historical dictionary Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (not yet complete (in French, German, Italian)
- A Brief Survey of Swiss History Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
- History links put together by the Swiss National Library SwissInfoDesk History
- Details of the eight museums in the National Museum group Swiss National Museums
- Small collection of on-line documentation on Swiss history History of Switzerland