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Switzerland, a Chronicle

Switzerland, a Chronicle

By: Peter Walker
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 A history of Switzerland and the Swiss peoples from Celtic times to the Modern Era.

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  • Ep. 13. The Waldstätte or Urschweiz and what was life like in 1250 CE

    Ep. 13. The Waldstätte or Urschweiz and what was life like in 1250 CE
    Nov 4 2025

    In this episode we’ll take a closer look at the territory of the Waldstätte or Urschweiz as a precursor to the events of the second half of the thirteenth century and look at daily like in 1250 CE. How has it changed since our last look in 1000 CE in episode 5?


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    28 mins
  • Ep. 11. Cities, trade, opening of the Gotthard Pass and Reichsfreiheit for Uri

    Ep. 11. Cities, trade, opening of the Gotthard Pass and Reichsfreiheit for Uri
    Oct 7 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events between 1219 and 1231 CE, Cities are gaining more self-determination and trade is increasing causing an uptick in the need for money and hence mints. The St. Gotthard Pass is opened for north-south traffic and as a result Uri quickly obtains imperial immediacy or Reichsfreiheit. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow me if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com with your thoughts and feedback. I’d love to hear from you.

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 10. The Walsers, Schwyz gains and the end of the House of Zähringen

    Ep. 10. The Walsers, Schwyz gains and the end of the House of Zähringen
    Sep 23 2025
    In this episode we'll look at events at the outset of the thirteenth century. The Walsers commence their migrations, Schwyz gains territory in their long term struggle with Einsiedeln and the House of Zähringen comes to an end with the death of Berthold V without heirs. There's a Facebook page where I'll share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. Please follow if you'd like and send me feedback. You can find me and support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership. You can also reach out to me by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com with your thoughts and feedback. I’d love to hear from you.

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    21 mins
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