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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Swiss (Xenophobe's Guides) (Paperback)

by Paul N. Bilton (Author)

4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Product details

Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Oval Books; New Ed edition (1 Mar 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1902825454
ISBN-13: 978-1902825458
Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.4 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 253,602 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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"The opening paragraphs of a "Xenophobe's Guide to the Swiss" set the tone for the rest of an irreverent, amusing and highly informative portrait of the Swiss people."
--"Arts & Culture section at www.swissinfo.org"
"An enlightened new series, good natured, witty and useful. The Xenophobe's Guides to different nations deserves a real cheer."
--"The European "

Synopsis

The character, values and foibles of the Swiss.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Swiss in a nutshell - Sehr lustig!!!, 6 Aug 2001

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The author manages to sum up every aspect of the Swiss with a typical British sense of humour! Having lived in Switzerland for some time now - this book was still able to teach me some idiosyncrasies of the Swiss I didnt know. If you want to find out who what where why and how the Swiss do things - read this book. Essential reading for the smallest room in the house.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is Great!, 1 Dec 2000

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I really enjoyed Xenophobe's Guide To The Swiss. It kept me laughing but well informed all the way through. I found it to be a very thorough reference to the Swiss. Without being too long and drawn out. I particularly liked the sections on "The Bells" and "Dental Holidays". I liked this book so much I want to send a copy to my whole family.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate as a Swiss Watch, 16 April 2005

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Pinpoint accuracy including all the little nuances that you hardly notice. This book you re-read, after spending any time in Switzerland, and find yourself nodding in agreement whilst still enjoying the humour with which it is written. The humour is genuine and not aggressive or truly xenophobic like some other 'so called' cultural guides.
Essential reading and pocket sized for real handiness.
Going to Switzerland? Get this book!

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