This book explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Switzerland. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
Numerous original documents attesting to Hitler's plans, historic photographs, and a detailed bibliography make this book a fundamental work for understanding Switzerland's difficult predicament during World War II.
See also specific destinations Tours: Alentejo region, 213, 216; best two-week trip, 4– 5; Douro Valley, 374; Évora, ... and specific destinations Travel agency, in Lisbon: 26 Travel insurance: 9 Travel smarts: 6 Travel tips: 396–397 ...
The Rough Guide to Switzerland covers: Geneva, Lausanne and Lake Geneva, The Arc Jurassien, Basel and around, Bern and around, The Bernese Oberland, Valais, Lucerne and Central Switzerland, Zürich, Northeast Switzerland, Graubünden, ...
Mr C. A. A. Rayner , formerly of Ciba - Geigy ( UK ) Ltd in Duxford , drew my attention to aspects of the chemical industry in Basel . Mrs Leonard Forster saved me from making a silly mistake about Gottfried Keller .
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Despite the several hundred thousand EU nationals living and working within its borders, and almost half a million Swiss working in the EU, this small, resource-poor country appears determined to retain its independence. Culture Smart!
The book provides the first systematic overview of Swiss political economy in comparative perspective.
The Spell of Switzerland
... upper regions lose the skin from every exposed part of the face and neck” – travel – “[By railway] is now the quickest mode of reaching Berne from Lucerne, and takes about 5 hours” – and drinks – “Swiss wine is generally condemned”.
In 1890 he left Naumann's company to set up his own business, with Friedrich Nagel, a shipping agent at Fr. Naumann, as his business partner. They scraped together their working capital of just 30,000 marks, and placed an advertisement ...