The Church-History of Britain

The Church-History of Britain is a significant work by Thomas Fuller, a witty and prolific 17th-century British author and scholar. Published in 1655, this historical account is noted for its numerous character sketches and its gathering of facts from original sources, providing valuable antiquarian information. Fuller's writing style, while rich with epigrams, anecdotes, and puns, also paid careful attention to literary form. The book offers insights into the history of the Church of England, detailing its early establishment, its break from Rome under Henry VIII, and its subsequent developments. Fuller's work is considered an important contribution to English biographical writing and historical scholarship.12