"Konradin the Last Staufer" is a captivating biography that illuminates the life and times of the last Staufer, Konradin. This narrative goes beyond a mere chronicle of a 16-year life and offers a deep insight into the political intrigues and power struggles of the Middle Ages. The reader is introduced to the world of the king's son, who, as the grandson of Emperor Frederick II, lived in a time when the idea of a universal empire was hanging in the balance. The biography addresses not only the tragic circumstances of Konradin's death in Naples but also the development towards modern nation-states. Gerald Huber succeeds in making the complex interconnections of that era understandable and sketches the fate of a prince that resonates to this day.