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Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger - Liechtenstein’s Famous Composer
The tiny Principality of Liechtenstein has produced some notable persons over the years. Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger, Liechtenstein’s most famous composer is one.
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February in Liechtenstein
What are the important events that happened in Liechtenstein during the month of February over the years? Check them out here.
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Liechtenstein's Constitution Part 1
The development of Liechtenstein’ constitution began nearly three hundred years ago. In a two part article we will look at its various stages and how it contirbuted to the social, political and economical development of the principality.
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Sights in Liechtenstein, Europe
Top sights to see in Liechtenstein in Europe include the capital Vaduz with its castle, old town, and museums, as well as beautiful nature including the Rhine and Alps.
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The First Prince of Liechtenstein - Anton Florian
In 1719 the Principality of Liechtenstein was found by the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire who named it after the family that owned it. Anton Florian von Liechtenstein was its first sovereign prince.
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The Nottebohm Incident Part 2
Small countries like the Principality of Small countries like the Principality of Liechtenstein have enough trouble gaining international recognition from major countries in the world but it can even be harder getting it from smaller ones. The Nottebohm Incident pointed out the fragility of a small country’s sovereignty in the international arena.
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The Nottebohm Incident Part 1
Small countries like the Principality of Small countries like the Principality of Liechtenstein have enough trouble gaining international recognition from major countries in the world but it can even be harder getting it from smaller ones. The Nottebohm Incident pointed out the fragility of a small country’s sovereignty in the international arena.
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Travel to Liechtenstein in Europe
Liechtenstein in the heart of central Europe is easily reached by road or rail. Buses provide the best transportation in Vaduz and the rest of the principality.
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Achieving The Imperial Dream
The Prince of Liechtenstein had acquire the County of Schellenberg as part of his dream to be an Imperial Prince. The next step was to acquire the County of Vaduz. But that was still not enough.
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March in Liechtenstein
What happened in Liechtenstein in March over the years? Find out here.
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April In Liechtenstein
What happened in Liechtenstein in April in past years? Read about it here!
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August in Liechtenstein
What happened in Liechtenstein in August over the years? Read about it here!
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Military History of Liechtenstein
The landlocked 'postage stamp' country in central Europe has faced war and recently had to fend off one of its neighbors who invaded in the night.
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The Animals of Liechtenstein
Despite its small size the Principality of Liechtenstein has a rich divesity of fauna.
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June In Liechtenstein
What happened in the month of June over the years in the Principlaity of Liechtenstein? Find out here!
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Liechtenstein 499 to 843 AD
During the middle ages the Liechtenstein valley and its people were to know a succession of rulers, both good and bad. They were to suffer almost constance warfare and tribulations but they perserved and built the foundation of the modern nation of Liechtenstein
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The Buying of Liechtenstein
The House of Liechtenstein realized an imperial dream by buying the two counties of Schellenberg and Vaduz. But it was not as easy as they thought it would be.
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Going Down to Liechtenstein
Going down to Liechtenstein takes more planning than I thought, particulary as I plan to stay awhile and not just pass on through this great little country.
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Liechtenstein in the 1920's
What was the Principality of Liechtenstein like years ago? Robert Shackleton visited the little country in the 1920’s and left us a picture of it in his book, “Unvisited Places of Old Europe”.
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Liechtenstein's Last Soldier
This November 11th, while remembering those who gave their lives for their country, remember Liechtenstein's Last Soldier.
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The Counts of Hohenems 1613-1712
A century of rule by the Counts of Hohemens brought only misery, war, famine and plague to the villagers of Liechtenstein.
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The French Invasion of Liechtenstein Part One
In the late 18th Century war would come once again to the people of Liechtenstein, this time in the form of the French.
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The House of Liechtenstein
The Princes of Liechtenstein come from a long line of Imperial servants of the Austrian Empire who worked, fought and bought their way to a Princely rank and eventually rulers of their own small country.
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January In Liechtenstein
What happened in the Principality of Liechtenstein in the month of January over the years?
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Liechtenstein, Oh Liechtenstein! I Hear You Call My Name
Since childhood I have been fascinated with the small Principality of Liechtenstein. Come and explore its history, culture, institutions and meet its people.
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A Fascination For Liechtenstein
Why am I fascinated with Liechtenstein? Read here and find out!
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Appenzell War 1403-1408
The little land of Liechtenstein has been invaded many times, even by their neighbours in the Swiss Canton of Appenzell.
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Autumn In Liechtenstein
Autumn is an especially pleasant time of year to be in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Besides the beautiful autumn colors there are many activities to experience.
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Castles of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has two castles still in use today. The ruins of two others can still be seen.
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Hiking Liechtenstein
A good way to see the real Liechtenstein is to hike it.
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Impressions of Liechtenstein
Many people have visited the little country of Liechtenstein, well, maybe passed through it on their way to some other European destination. A few have recorded their impressions. I have gleamed some of them from the Internet and thought that you might find them interesting.
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July in Liechtenstein
What happened in Liechtenstein in July over the years? Find out here!
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Liechtenstein Constitution Part 2
The Principality's 1921 Constitution was a big step forward to participatory democracy. The recent constitution referendum however is viewed by some as a return to an absolute monarchy.
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Peter Kaiser - Liechtenstein’s Famous Historian and Statesman
Peter Kaiser, an ordinary citizen of Liechtenstein became its most historian and statesman.
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The Lay Of The Land
The Principality of Liechtenstein has a varied and unique landscape.
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The Legend of the Golden Boos
The last person executed in Liechtenstein was a woman known as the "Golden Boos"!
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The Wildmannli of Liechtenstein
Legends of Liechtenstein tell of the Wildmannli who lived in mountain caves and helped the local peasants with their chores until they suddenly disappeared. Who were the Wildmannli?
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A Scourge of Liechtenstein
In the Principality of Liechtenstein, there are three traditional scourges - the Rüfen, Rhein and Reblaus. While the Rhine and the Reblaus have been brought under control, The Principality of Liechtenstein is still combatting the dangers of the Rüfen.
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Liechtenstein and The Austrian-Prussian War
Prusia's Bismarch blamed the little Principality of Liechtenstein for the Austrian-Prussian War in 1866. Find out why here!
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Liechtenstein Cliches and Comparisons
Because of its small size, the Principality of Liechtenstein has been the subject of many cliches and comparisons. In this article we look at just a few of them and see if they are right.
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Liechtenstein Cuisine
One of the delights of visiting Liechtenstein can be its unique local cuisine.
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Medieval Rulers of Liechtenstein
From the 9th to the 14th century the lands that were to become present day Liechtenstein were part and parcel of different states and a variety of rulers.
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Regions of Liechtenstein
Even a small country like Liechtenstein has distinct regions.
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The Barons von Brandis
New owners of the counties of Vaduz and Schellenberg, brought democratic institutions as well as war. In the end, they lost their domains to the Counts of Sulz.
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The Counts of Werdenberg-Vaduz
Family feuds and civil wars split the Monfort-Werdenberg family and brought war and destruction to the Liechtenstein valley
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The Counts of Sulz - A Century of Peace
From 1507 to 1613 the people of the Counties of Vaduz and Schellenberg (present day Liechtenstein) enjoyed a century of relative peace under the rule of the Counts of Sulz. But there was a hard side to this rule.
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The Swabian War of 1499 Part One
War came to the Liechtenstein Valley when the Swiss Confederation and Swabian League went to war over an insult in 1499
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The Swabian War of 1499 Part Two
War came to the Liechtenstein Valley when the Swiss Confederation and Swabian League went to war over an insult in 1499.
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A Giant's Christmas Part 1
A Christmas Tale in two parts about how two children brought the spirit of Christmas back to a giant and their fellow villagers in the mountains of Liechtenstein
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Liechtenstein’s Constitutional Crisis Over For Now!
A ten year debate on Liechtenstein's constitution ended after the citizens voted on two proposals last sunday.
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