In the sixteenth century, Switzerland

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Switzerland in the sixteenth century was made up of thirteen cantons (or states), which were led by wealthy bourgeoisie families. These cantons were largely autonomous but cooperated in matters of foreign policy and defense through the Swiss Confederation. While Switzerland did have a thriving printing industry, it was not the principal source of religious books in Europe. It was also not unified under the Holy Roman Empire, nor was it Europe's greatest economic power during this time period. While the Renaissance did have an impact on Switzerland, it was not a leader in promoting humanist education in the same way as countries like Italy.

In the Sixteenth Century, Switzerland