ocr: The autonomy of the Swiss cantons was curtailed by the Habsburg Empire in the 11th century. In 1291,the three cantons ofUnterwalden, Schwyz and Uri. set up the Perpetual League to pursue Swiss liberty.Joinedi by other cantons, they succeeded: in 1499 in gaining virtual independence. The Habsburgs retained d a titular role. la 1648 Peace ofWestphalia ending 30 Years' War, in which Switzerland played: no active part, recognizes full Swiss independence. a 1798 invaded by French. la 1815 Congress ofVienna after Napoleon's defeat contirms Swiss independence and establishes its neutrality. Geneva an ...
