Legacies beyond Empire: Reflections on Doing International History from Geneva.

Autor: Balachandran, G.
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Zdroj: Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Geschichte; 2014, Vol. 64 Issue 2, p239-262, 24p
Abstrakt: The essay presents information on the history of oversea expansion of Switzerland with special attention to the country's involvement in colonial commerce, colonial societies, and its tradition of neutrality. The author discusses the 19th and 20th century history of Switzerland, imperialism, and the role of the European colonies. Other topics mentioned in this article include the role of the city Geneva, Switzerland, the intellectual and social life in Switzerland, and Swiss institutions.
Databáze: Complementary Index