Swiss Watching

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iíitzerland is the country that gave the world the Red Cross and^ army knife. And where recycling is forbidden on Sundays. A countr;^ famous for its punctual trains and strict neutrality - but what lies behind these stereotypes? What does Switzerland look like from the inside?
Swiss Watching is a fascinating journey around Europe's most individual and misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi and finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past and exploring an uncertain future, Swiss Watching proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks and skis, francs and cheese. This book dispels the myths and unravels the true meaning of "Swissness".
In a land of cultural contradictions, this is a picture of the real and normally unseen Switzerland, a place where the breathtaking scenery shaped a nation not just a tour itinerary, and where tradition is as important as innovation.
It's also the story of its people, who have more power than their politicians, but can't speak to one... Tovább

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iíitzerland is the country that gave the world the Red Cross and^ army knife. And where recycling is forbidden on Sundays. A countr;^ famous for its punctual trains and strict neutrality - but what lies behind these stereotypes? What does Switzerland look like from the inside?
Swiss Watching is a fascinating journey around Europe's most individual and misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi and finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past and exploring an uncertain future, Swiss Watching proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks and skis, francs and cheese. This book dispels the myths and unravels the true meaning of "Swissness".
In a land of cultural contradictions, this is a picture of the real and normally unseen Switzerland, a place where the breathtaking scenery shaped a nation not just a tour itinerary, and where tradition is as important as innovation.
It's also the story of its people, who have more power than their politicians, but can't speak to one another in the same language - and who own more guns per head than the people of Iraq. As for those national clichés, well, not all the cheese has holes, cuckoo clocks aren't Swiss and the trains don't always run exactly on time.
"Everything you wanted to know about Switzerland. Not just a travel book, Swiss Watching Is a no-stone-unturned exploration of what makes (and he eni^Pirc courtfry tick." Peter Kerr, author of SoútÜfiMrOrae
^ Diccon Bewes is an experienced travel writer. A degree from LSE f in International Relations and an 18-month world trip set him up for ? a career in travel writing, via the scenic route of bookselling. After ten 14 years at Lonely Planet and Holiday Which? magazine, he decamped to . f Switzerland, where he is currently manager of the Stauffacher English Bookshop in Bern, www.dicconbewes.com
"At last! A book about Switzerland that cuts through the stereotypes In an honest and entertaining way. Swiss Watching manages to combine impeccable research with humour and wry observation." Matthew Beattle, Swiss News
ISBN: 978-1-85788-548-4
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