Bern - die Geschichte der Stadt im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert

Bern, the fourth largest city in Switzerland, has experienced rapid growth over the past 200 years. For the first time, a comprehensive overview of the history of the city of Bern from 1798 to the present is available. The authors examine Bern from various perspectives: they trace the city's development in an increasingly built-up and traffic-dominated area, describe Bern as an industrial and service center, and challenge the common perception of it as a bureaucratic city. They explore the key players on the political stage, expand the range of cultural institutions for education and entertainment, depict a society characterized by contrasts and commonalities, and broaden the view of the national and international context. This engaging, easily understandable picture and reading book, enriched with numerous unpublished photos and illustrations, offers readers a new perspective on an old city.