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[...] In 1872, Liechtenstein will be connected to the rail network. In 1862, a diet representing the people will be established, linked to a new constitution. The German Confederation will be dissolved in 1866. Two years later, Liechtenstein will dissolve its army and declare its permanent neutrality, which will be respected. III. World Wars The First World War broke out in 1914. Liechtenstein is closely linked to Austria, but economically this alliance lacks viability. As a result, the principality will turn to Switzerland, concluding a monetary and customs union with the latter through a treaty. [...]
[...] The Principality of Liechtenstein was also proposed in 1916 to host the Pope and make it a new center of power, after the loss of the Papal States in 1870, but the Pope refused to leave Rome. IV. Recent Times Recent Times The economic evolutions will allow Liechtenstein to become a financial hub. Taxes will be reduced, growth will soar, the Swiss franc will be adopted as the national currency. In 1989, Francis Joseph, prince since 1938, will die, his son Hans-Adam will succeed him, he is still the prince to this day. In 1996, the royal family's archives will be returned by Russia, after a reconciliation. [...]
[...] Le Liechtenstein I. La préhistoire and the Roman conquest The history of Liechtenstein begins after archaeological excavations in the 5th millennium BC. In 15 BC, Rhaetia became a Roman province, after being conquered. It is possible that many centuries earlier, the current territory of Liechtenstein was inhabited by the Rhaetians. II. From the end of the Roman Empire to the 20th century In 476 AD, the Roman Empire disappeared forever, the last emperor was deposed. This disappearance benefits the Alamans, who lead excursions into Roman territory. [...]
[...] His wife, Princess Elsa Von Gutmann, will be targeted by the country's Nazis and a movement close to the Nazis will exist within the party of the National Union, the prince's party. In 1938, Liechtenstein Castle will become the permanent residence of Francis Joseph II. During World War II, Liechtenstein will maintain its neutrality. The end of the war will mark the loss of several of these territories, which the Czechoslovaks and Poles covet, as these territories were considered to have been German possessions. [...]
[...] The Barons of Brandis will be the purchasers, from 1416. Their actions will make it possible to fix the borders of Liechtenstein. For the Barons of Brandis will buy the northern part of the lordship, that of Schellenberg. From 1434, the country's borders are in place and will remain so all the time. The history of the Barons of Brandis also comes to an end. In 1510, the last Baron of this family sold the counties of Vaduz and the lordship of Schellenberg to the Counts of Sulz. [...]
