Le 700e anniversaire de la confédération helvétique. Heurs et malheurs d'une commémoration

The 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation, the joys and sorrows of a commemoration, Rémy Pithon. Switzerland celebrated in 1991 the 700th anniversary of the creation of the Confederation. The preparation of that manifestation coincided with a climate of economie, political and moral crisis in intellectual circles which challenged the very values of the Swiss Republic. The opponents of the celebration committed the error of fighting not the actual celebration of the anniversary but their representation of it. Actually, the 1991 ceremonies displayed a certain cultural boldnes and grave birth to an interesting historiographie production. The popular success confirmed the merits of the initiative, and the quality of the scientific works produced for the occasion showed that the intellectuals' fears were note justifîed

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