Starke Schweizer Frauen

They made history and were forgotten. They were pioneers and remained unknown. They fought in Napoleon's army and sacrificed their children for him, they traveled alone around the world and were guests of the Emperor of China, they engaged in politics in the salons of Paris and drove Schiller to fury in Weimar, they early demanded "equal pay for equal work!" and advocated for other women's rights. Swiss history is rich with women who achieved great things, who were rebellious and disregarded conventions. They asserted themselves and were forgotten again. In 30 brilliant portraits, Daniele Muscionico presents a surprising selection of extraordinary Swiss women. She has rediscovered many forgotten figures, as well as bringing well-known ones like Meret Oppenheim and Madame de Staël into a new light.