History Reference

[mister_p]

I was doing some essays over the last few days. You know, "development of this doctrine," and "influences on this movement."

I have a few church history texts which are great. What I need is a good general history text that includes brief descriptions, some dates, key events.

For example, I needed to know some dates for the Thirty Years' war, and just where and who. I have an old encyclopedia, but it plays havoc with my back!

Any suggestions?

 

[Crazy Liz]

A book we have on our shelf for references like this is The Timetables of History.

When you use it, it is important to know that some dates are disputed, but for looking up things like the dates of the Thirty Years War and getting its historical context - other things that were happening around the same time, it's excellent.

However, generally when I have a very specific question like the dates of the Thirty Years War, I turn to Google before I look at the book.

 

[Lotar]

http://www.bookofconcord.org/pdf/historicalintro.pdf

You might want to right-click and save. When studying the Thirty Years War, it is also important to learn about the Smalcald Wars as well.

 

[mister_p]

Thamks, they look good. That Book of Concord will be handy for other things. I am not a Lutheran, but have an interest in creeds and confessions.