States without former colonies, it has been argued, were intensely involved in colonial practices. This anthology looks at Switzerland, which, by its very stron

First, a colonial welfare state emerged by World War II that recognized social rights of citizens to health, education, and labor protection.

"In the mid 1730's the Frydig's/Fridig's left Switzerland ... Two families arrived in South Carolina in 1735 ... This book will document the early settlers in S

This landmark collection by an international group of scholars and public intellectuals represents a major reassessment of French colonial culture and how it co