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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Great History of a Village In Switzerland!,
This review is from: Switzerland: Village History (Paperback)
As I am a family history nut, I've been looking for books about the history and culture of Switzerland to learn more about my ancestors' experiences, and have found how rare books about Switzerland are.This book was a great find! While it focuses on the area of Chateau-d'Oex, much of what Mr. Birmingham writes applies to other areas of Switzerland as well! Not only does he give good descriptions of the major political, economic, and religious events, but he provides many details of the day to day lives of the people of Switzerland. This included courting rituals (bundling!) and marriage patterns, daily and seasonal routines of dairy farmers, etc. A must for anyone who is interested in learning more about Swiss history and culture! I hope Mr. Birmingham plans to continue his research and writing about Switzerland. |
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Switzerland: Village History by David Birmingham (Paperback - August 24, 2004)
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