A study of the Alpine area in the Middle Ages. The essays explore transapline activities, mountain economies and territory and society in the Alpine region. The focus is on the Swiss Alps.
'Bergier's essays are among the most important and treasured works published in this subject area. ' Neue Zürcher Zeitung, 1998 (translated from German) 'Bergier's style of writing is easy to read, and the reading of one article makes the reader want to know more.' Journal of Early Modern History, 4, 3-4