Książ was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schonz.
The place is now called Książ and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xions | German Empire | Schrimm | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Książ | Poland | Śrem | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Xions | German Empire | Schrimm | 1939 |
| Tiefenbach | German Empire | Schrimm | 1939 |
| Schonz | German Empire | Schrimm | 1939 |
| Książ Wielkopolski | Poland | Śrem | 1945 |
| Książ | Poland | Poznań | 1992 |