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.