How the myth of Swiss paradise was born. Beglova N.S.

The myth of Switzerland as a paradise on earth originated for a very long time and has been created for centuries. In order to understand how this happened, the author turns to literary and documentary sources, as well as to fine art. This book is a kind of encyclopedia of a large layer of European life. The publication is illustrated by ancient engravings and paintings of Russian and Swiss artists. The book is addressed to the widespread circle of all curious readers.