Discover the roots: Lecture about Schmöckwitz and the Landbuch

Discover the roots: Lecture about Schmöckwitz and the Landbuch

Alt-Schmöckwitz 1, 12527 Berlin, Deutschland - On June 12, 2025, the historical importance of the Landbuch Emperor Charles IV in a public lecture by the historian Dr. Lutz Partenheimer recognized. Under the title "The Emperor Neue Dörfer - Schmöckwitz and the Landbuch Emperor Karl IV." the speaker is expected on Monday, June 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Evangelical Community Center, Alt-Schmöckwitz 1. Entry to this event is free.

The Landbuch, which was created in 1375, is considered one of the most important statistical records of the Middle Ages. It serves to research social aspects, administrative structure as well as economic and state structures. In this document, hundreds of settlements are mentioned, many of them for the first time, including the towns of Schmöckwitz, Zeuthen and Altglienicke. These settlements are not only named in the context of the land register, but also described in detail, which gives historians valuable insights into the time.

The content of the land register

The landbook includes an overview of general income and a directory of the village based on older files. The collection of this data was associated with challenges. Supported by land riders and birds, it was carried out by margravial writers and even included threats to landlords who resisted the data collection. This approach shows the endeavor of Charles IV to establish an orderly state administration and thus to secure the abundance of power that was awarded to him in the Treaty of Fürstenwalde 1373.

During the lecture, Dr. Partenheimers bring the special features of the land register closer to the audience and go into the first written mention of the surrounding villages. Particular attention is paid to the "15 houses and a Taberna", which are important in the historical context of the land register. Against the background of the social structures at the time, the lecture will not only provide historical data, but also outline the life of the people in this era.

The relevance for regional history

The Landbuch of Charles IV. Not only is a significant document for science, but also contributes to the history of Germany and the Holy Roman Empire. The handwritten traditions of the land book, which are reflected in various manuscripts, enable a differentiated view of the administrative practices and living conditions in the Middle Ages. Various editions of the land book, such as those of Ewald Friedrich von Hertzberg 1781 and the philological-critical preparation by Johannes Schultze in 1940, show the relevance and the ongoing influence of these records on the regional historians and those interested in history.

For those interested, there is the possibility to look at further information and detailed materials about the landbook about various historical archives and online resources, such as the Archive.org, in the run-up to the event. The combination of history and local interest makes this lecture a special event for the citizens of Schmöckwitz and the surrounding area.

For more information you can visit the following links: berlin.de reports that ... href = "https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/landbuch_karls_iv."> Wikipedia explains that ... and Archive.org offers further insights.