LUTHER: The Life and Letters of Martin Luther, with Illustrations 1911by Preserved Smith, PHD This book published in 1911 delves into the fascinating life of Martin Luther, who was born in 1483, and died 1546, at Eisleben. It showcases his ancestry, his childhood growing up in the heart of Germany, and student life, his decision to become a monk (1505 1512), his journey to Rome, letters which reveal a more pastoral and personal side of Luther, contrasting with his public persona as a theological combatant. These