Swiss identity as seen through the conflicting eyes of two historians

Le Regard Libre N° 85 - Fanny Agostino

Dossier «Switzerland, definition»

Switzerland's unique characteristics make it a veritable minefield when it comes to the question of identity. Unique in the eyes of some, it is plural in the eyes of others. Still others consider it non-existent. To define the contours of this issue, we compared the points of view of two historians specializing in Swiss history, Dominique Dirlewanger and Olivier Meuwly. What is their vision of Swiss identity? And how do they view recent events such as the unbolting of statues and the feminization of street names? Regards croisés.

On pourrait les nommer les Starsky et Hutch de l’histoire suisse. Olivier Meuwly et Dominique Dirlewanger forment un duo d’historiens décidément difficile à séparer. En témoignent leurs interventions dans les m�