In 1731, Protestant refugees concentrated from the area of the Archdiocese of Salzburg, mostly heading towards Prussia, where they had been promised shelter. Over a thousand of these emigrants also passed through the small imperial city of Giengen, where they were able to enjoy a friendly respite. Some even found a place to stay here for the rest of their lives. The book illuminates and describes this refugee drama, which has gained relevance again and again in various forms over the centuries. To help you, the reader, immerse yourself even deeper into that time, all available local sources have been included in the book. They actually make up the larger part of the book and are intended to encourage you to engage in self-study. There are certainly more interesting insights to be gained.