Éditions Livreo-Alphil
Swiss francophone publishing house specialising in history, social sciences and academic works, operating under the Éditions Alphil umbrella.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
Éditions Livreo-Alphil is a Swiss francophone publishing imprint based in Neuchâtel, part of the Éditions Alphil group, which also includes Éditions Alphil and Éditions Alphil-Presses universitaires suisses. The house focuses on history, social sciences, and academic literature, publishing both original works and translations. Its catalogue includes titles on Swiss and European history, labour movements, political history, and regional studies, often in collaboration with universities and research institutions. Books are distributed primarily in Switzerland and francophone Europe, with some titles available as free PDF e-books. The publisher maintains an active online presence through its website, where new releases and featured titles are showcased. While its exact founding year and ownership structure are not specified in the available evidence, Livreo-Alphil operates as a private, independent academic publisher within the Swiss book market.
History
Éditions Livreo-Alphil is a Swiss publishing imprint that forms part of the Éditions Alphil group, alongside Éditions Alphil and Éditions Alphil-Presses universitaires suisses. The group is based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and specialises in academic and historical literature. Livreo-Alphil publishes works in French, often translations from German or English, and collaborates with universities and research institutions. Its catalogue includes series such as 'Carrefour des savoirs', which features syntheses on historical and social topics. Notable titles include 'Histoire mondiale de la Suisse' (a global history of Switzerland) and 'Histoire de la neutralité suisse' (a history of Swiss neutrality). The publisher also offers some titles as free PDF e-books, reflecting a commitment to open access in academic publishing. While the exact founding date of Livreo-Alphil is not documented in the available sources, it operates as an active imprint within the Swiss francophone publishing landscape.
Products and positioning
Academic and general-interest publisher of Swiss and European history, with a focus on rigorous scholarship and accessible synthesis.
Histoire mondiale de la Suisse
A global history of Switzerland, with 120 stories spanning from prehistory to the present, translated from German and English.
Histoire de la neutralité suisse
A synthesis of 400 years of Swiss neutrality, part of the 'Carrefour des savoirs' collection.
Un parfum de chocolat
A book on the Suchard chocolate factory in Neuchâtel.
Au service de la cause ouvrière
A work on the leaders of the Swiss Trade Union Federation.
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