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Switzerland, a Chronicle

Switzerland, a Chronicle

Auteur(s): Peter Walker
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 A history of Switzerland and the Swiss peoples from Celtic times to the Modern Era.

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Peter Walker Essais et carnets de voyage Monde Politique Sciences politiques Sciences sociales
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  • The Walsers, Schwyz gains and the end of the House of Zähringen

    The Walsers, Schwyz gains and the end of the House of Zähringen
    Sep 23 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events at the outset of the thirteenth century. The Walsers commence their migrations, Schwyz gains territory in their long term struggle with Einsiedeln and the House of Zähringen comes to an end with the death of Berthold V without heirs. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com with your thoughts and feedback. I’d love to hear from you.

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    21 min
  • Ep. 9. The founding of Bern and the end of the 12th century

    Ep. 9. The founding of Bern and the end of the 12th century
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events in the last quarter of the twelfth century. Friedrich Barbarossa dies, Bern is founded, the border between Uri and Glarus is in dispute, there are some important church rebuilding projects and there is the tale of Idda of Toggenburg. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership.

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    29 min
  • Ep. 8. Zähringer and Staufer tensions. Alpine farming and Monastery income.

    Ep. 8. Zähringer and Staufer tensions. Alpine farming and Monastery income.
    Aug 26 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events in the third quarter of the twelfth century. There are tensions between the House of Zähringen and the House of Hohenstaufen. We have some insights from original sources about Alpine Farming and the income of a large Monastery. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership.

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    24 min
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