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1914, Switzerland at the heart of history
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At the beginning of the 20th century, on the eve of the First World War, Switzerland was a highly industrialized country, but one where social divisions were very significant. The country was going through a period of industrialization that would give rise to a new class, the bourgeoisie. In 1914, what were the most important economic sectors, and how would they evolve in this Europe that was about to tip into the Great War?