The Switzers (1872)

The Switzers (1872)

William Hepworth Dixon

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104921507
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The Switzers is a historical book written by William Hepworth Dixon and published in 1872. The book provides a detailed account of the history, culture, and customs of Switzerland, a small but significant country in Europe. Dixon explores the origins of the Swiss people and their unique political system, which is based on direct democracy and federalism. He also delves into the country’s geography, including its famous mountains and lakes, and its role in European history, particularly during the Reformation and the Napoleonic Wars. Throughout the book, Dixon provides anecdotes and personal observations about the Swiss people and their way of life, from their love of nature to their passion for music and literature. The Switzers is a comprehensive and engaging read for anyone interested in Swiss history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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