(4) 4-6 In World History series. The books in this series feature the lives of their subjects but also give considerable history and cultural context. Lenin reads more smoothly, but the writing in both is competent and sometimes even vigorous as the authors recount and interpret complex personalities. Brief excerpts from source documents, black-and-white photos, careful endnotes, and time lines authenticate the material. Bib., ind. [This review covers these World History titles: Lenin and the Russian Revolution in World History and King Henry VII and the Reformation in World History.]

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian