This indispensable work on the history of the Christian church provides a detailed look at the key events and figures that shaped this influential institution. With a focus on the English Reformation and the Protestant martyrs, it offers invaluable insights into the history of Christianity in Europe. This new edition includes a preliminary dissertation by the Rev. George Townsend, making it an essential reference for scholars and laypeople alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.