Well I have read a lot of writings on the church history and essays too. I am no professor, only a pleb going about my daily business with an interest in the things of God, but I think I may have hit upon one of the best writings about the history of Martin Luther.
Now if you don't know anything about him, do not dispair, for all will be revealed if you journey along and read
this article (now deleted), written by the 16 year old daughter of the "
Real Live Preacher", a site I found by browsing domain names... you know... when you punch in something like 2b.com or zzz.com etc.
So anyway, in reading this guy's website I happen upon a reference to this history article by his daughter. It is fresh, unconceited, honest, and fun to read. Best of all, it is a joy to read something written without pretense. Good on her. I loved it. Check it out. You will be sure to enjoy it too.