Der sächsische Prinzenraub nach älteren und neueren Quellen nebst einer Beschreibung des zu dessen Erinnerung errichteten Denkmals und des zu seinem Schutz erbauten Köhlerhauses am Fürstenberge bei Grünhain

A concise, illustrated study brings to life the turbulent aftermath of Frederick the Brave’s death in 1428, when his four sons struggled to divide their inherited lands. The narrative follows the bitter rivalry between Wilhelm III and his brother Friedrich, whose disputes sparked a brief but devastating “brother war” across Saxony and Thuringia. Early chapters detail the capture of the knight Kunz von Kauffungen, the ransom demanded, and the tangled negotiations that set the stage for the infamous Saxon princely kidnapping.

Beyond the political intrigue, the work captures the lasting physical legacy of the conflict: a memorial on the Fürstenberg near Grünhain and the nearby Köhlerhaus, both reproduced in clear line drawings. Supplementary notes explain the transcription of original Fraktur and Antiqua texts, helping listeners follow the primary sources. Together, these elements offer a vivid portrait of 15th‑century German noble politics, grounded in both documentary evidence and tangible heritage.