This book is a historical study of the relationship between the Bishopric of Basel and the municipal government of the city from the 13th century up to the present day. The author examines the various conflicts and collaborations between the two entities, tracing how the balance of power shifted over time. He also explores the broader social and economic context of these developments. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.