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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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Peter Walker
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Episodes
  • Ep. 28. Cultural and Political developments across Swiss lands (1338-1347)
    Jun 28 2026

    In this episode 12 of series 2 - We'll look at Cultural and Religious achievements and then cover events in Bern, Locarno, Zürich, Luzern, Appenzell, Grisons and the Valais (phew!)


    There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. If you like the podcast and want to keep it advertising free please consider supporting me through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/peterwalker392/membership). You can also reach out to me with your thoughts and feedback by email at hello@switzerlandachronicle.com.

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 27. The Laupen War (1339)
    Jun 14 2026

    In this episode 11 of series 2 - Bern and its Walstätte allies defeat an imperial army led by nobles from the Burgundian Uechtland at the Battle of Laupen in 1339.


    There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. If you like what I’m doing please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. 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. I’d love to hear from you.

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    21 mins
  • Ep. 26. Luzern joins the Waldstätte, Bern flexes its muscles and Revolution in Zürich (1330-1336)
    May 31 2026

    In this episode 10 of series 2 - Luzern allies with the Forest Cantons, Bern flexes its muscles against Fribourg and a Revolution takes place in Zürich.


    There's a Facebook page where I share news, maps and images that support the narrative - Switzerland, a Chronicle. If you like what I’m doing please consider supporting me through Patreon, a link for that is also in the episode notes. 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. I’d love to hear from you.

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    24 mins
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