Korthaus, E. Johanna Stegen, die Heldin von Lüneburg

The author lets the reader participate in the breadth and diversity of the course of events of Napoleonic foreign rule as well as in the struggle of the liberators, the mercenary armies, the volunteer hunters and the citizens in the war zone. Included in this is the affectionate account of Johanna Stegen, who with courageous commitment of her life contributed to the success of one of the first victories against the Napoleonic troops in Germany and was included in the circle of patriots of that time. The author picks up here to weave the heroine's life into the problems of the time and to give the reader an insight into many courageous deeds in times of war as well as into political conversations of the patriots and reformers of the time, with profound reflections on how to serve the unity of Germany and the freedom of the responsible citizens in times of peace.

Times of war, foreign domination and persecution are times of common hardship that require courageous and selfless deeds. Those who dare to do so become heroes and deserve to be remembered by posterity. Johanna Stegen from Lüneburg was one of those brave young women who became heroes in the war of liberation against Napoleonic foreign rule.