At the confluence of the rivers Miesa and Radbuza lies ancient Plzeň (Pilsen)—today, it is a major industrial center with many enterprises producing the world-famous beer.
At the end of the 14th century, as in many other Czech cities, German burghers gained the upper hand among the urban population: they lived well and amassed wealth—clearly to the detriment of the people’s true sons—taking advantage of countless privileges with which the kings enticed them into the country…