VIII.
The Reign of the House of Zaeringen [95]-100
Their origin—Freiburg and other towns founded—Bern founded—Defeated by Savoy—The Crusades.
IX.
The Houses of Kyburg, Savoy, and Habsburg [101]-117
Fall of the Zaerings—Kyburg dynasty—Growth of Feudalism—The Hohenstaufen—Savoy—Rise of the Habsburgs—Rudolf.
X.
The Confederation, Or Eidgenossenschaft [118]-130
The Forest Cantons—The Oath on the Rütli—Rudolf oppresses the Waldstätten—Tell and the apple—Investigation as to the facts relating to the foundation of the League.