The Emergence of Modern Switzerland

This lecture covers the transition of Switzerland from the Old Confederation to the Modern era (1291-1848), focusing on the construction of a national identity. It explores the pact of 1291, the foundation of the Swiss Confederation in 1848, and the impact of the French Revolution. The lecture delves into the religious divisions, the emergence of a new Federal state, and the Sonderbund War of 1847. It also discusses the struggle between the 'New' and 'Old' Switzerland, the birth of Modern Switzerland in 1848, and the subsequent national-state construction around 1900.