Switzerland / by Lura Rogers Seavey.
Material type:
TextSeries: Enchantment of the world. Second series. Publisher: New York, NY : Children's Press, 2017Description: 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780531218877
- 0531218872
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!Famously remaining neutral in world affairs, Switzerland has become known as a place of peace and prosperity. Readers will explore this European nation's fascinating history and find out how it came to occupy such a unique position in the world. They will learn how the country is governed and what makes its economy so strong. They will also explore its beautiful cities and mountainous landscapes and sample its rich culture.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Swiss way -- Up, down, and all around -- The natural world -- The road to unity -- Power to the people -- Quality and care -- Melting pot -- Spiritual life -- Culture and sports -- Swiss life -- Timeline -- Fast facts.
"Famously remaining neutral in world affairs, Switzerland has become known as a place of peace and prosperity. Readers will explore this European nation's fascinating history and find out how it came to occupy such a unique position in the world. They will learn how the country is governed and what makes its economy so strong. They will also explore its beautiful cities and mountainous landscapes and sample its rich culture."--Amazon.com.