The Life of William Laud: Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr is a biographical work written by John Baines in 1855. The book details the life and times of William Laud, who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of King Charles I of England. Laud was a controversial figure during his time, and the book explores his religious and political beliefs, as well as his role in the English Civil War. Baines provides a detailed account of...