First published in 1956, Nationalism and Liberty explores the possibility of nationalism being compatible with respect for individual liberty and diversity by studying the example of Switzerland. Composed of German, French and Italian speaking populations which in the age of nationalism had been involved in many bloody and bitter conflicts in Europe, Switzerland had succeeded in establishing harmony and cooperation. The author argues that Switzerland can serve as a model for Europe – not only for the peaceful cooperation of different peoples, but also for the growth of unity. This book will be of interest to students of history, political science, international relations and geography.
Introduction 1. The Roots of Swiss Liberty 2. The Roots of Swiss Nationality 3. Enlightened Patriotism 4. Swiss Nationality and the French Revolution 5. The Helvetic Republic 6. Napoleon and Swiss Nationality 7. The Restoration in Switzerland 8. Pestalozzi 9. The Regeneration of Swiss Nationalism and Liberty 10. Switzerland as a European Model 11. Gotthelf and Burckhardt 12. The Swiss Civil War I 13. Gottfried Keller: German-Swiss Nationality 14. The Federal Principle and National Unity 15. The Swiss Civil War II 16. The Swiss Glorious Revolution 17. The Settlement of 1848 18. The Model of United States 19. Switzerland in the Age of Linguistic Nationalism 20. Switzerland its Neighbours 21. Swiss Nationalism in the Two World Wars Index
Biography
Hans Kohn
