The True Founders of The Swiss Confederation, A New Look

Most contemporary Swiss believe that the Confederation was founded in 1291 by three leaders of a rebellion (Walter Furst, Werner Stauffacher, Arnold von Melchthal). Actually, these traditional leaders were postulated by Friedrich Schiller, an 18th century German poet. They turn out to be fictitious literary figures.

While Walter Angst loved historic folklore, fables and sagas as much as the next person, he also loved to find out the truth, which is just as exciting as the familiar story.

In a labor of love, he discovered the real "founding fathers" of the Swiss confederation (as much as scant sources allow it), researched and drew their heraldic shields. They are explained in his, 168-page book: PROGRESSIVE REBELS, The Founding Fathers of the Swiss Confederation.

This soft-cover book has 41 original, black and white heraldic illustrations, measures 5 by 8 inches, and details the political leaders of each Canton from 1291-1979.

It may be ordered from the Swiss Benevolent Society for the price of $17.00 plus $2.50 per book for postage and handling. Orders from outside the US must be made in US-dollars by checks drawn on a US-bank. Make checks payable to "Swiss Benevolent Society".