Martin Luther A Late Medieval Life by Volker Leppin

With some of the text given – could expand points made. But it is quick to the points and facts. Which can be nice for a book that just wants to get the points across to the reader as an introduction to him rather than something offered in a post-secondary setting – which my first point could be added towards. It is not too in-depth, so an average/everyday reader can have a basic knowledge of this man and a good start if doing some sort of project or learning about him. It is not a textbook (or traditional idea of a textbook) but could be used as one.

It shows what influenced him, the world around him and what made him do the things he did. It shows what happened after the 95 Thesis – and the author examines a few of them. Not really goes into Martin's childhood, it is from his education forward. It can account that not much information was written down about him during his childhood up to his education. And not much was written down at the time like lit would later one for many people. The book shows outside influences into his life and work. The shows in the book that Luther wrote more than the 95 Thesis and other texts Luther had read as well. If looking for an in-depth book about Martin Luther, this may not be the book for you. But overall this is a good book for those who want a Martin Luther collection or books about the time and events that occurred in his life.

Henry III the Great King England Never Knew It Had by Barren Baker

Good for anyone who likes royalty, early English history or the English monarchy. There is a timeline of his life; map of England, Wales and Scotland during his reign. As well as Europe around 1260, London in the 13^th century and Westminster Palace in the 13^th century. Can be a book used as a textbook and general book at the store. A good introduction to his life from birth to death. Also, there are a few quotes. Each chapter is divided into year periods – ex. 1199-1219; 1233-1234; 1265-1267. They are not the same year periods because different events and situations took different lengths of his life. For some readers, it may drag and it does go in-depth for some. It is a nice secondary source for those who would want to use it in there research. There is a focus on facts and not really the interpretation of them. There are a few quotes here and there – so some primary sources throughout the book and as well at the end of the book is a section of images. Images like a family tree, King John, sketch of Henry in a cradle and others.

It is a nice book to have for those who have an interest in some sort of English history or a good resource if working on a paper.