William Laud books in order
Archbishop of Canterbury
- Lived
- 1573–1645
- Country
- England
- Books
- 8
William Laud published 2 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with Xcvi Sermons (1629).
Updated September 2026
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Xcvi Sermons
William Laud's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Recantation of the Prelate of Canterbury (1641)
The History of the Troubles and Tryal of the Most Reverend Father in God, and Blessed Martyr, William Laud, Lord Arch-bishop of Canterbury (1695)
Other books in order
Xcvi Sermons (1629)
A Speech Delivered in the Starr-Chamber, on Wednesday, the XIVth of Iune, MDCXXXVII (1637)
A Relation of the Conference, Betweene William Lawd, Then, Lrd. Bishop of St. Davids; Now, Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury: And Mr. Fisher the Jesuite (1639)
A Shrove-Tvesday Banqvet Sent to the Bishops in the Tovver (1641)
The Copy of the Petition Presented to the Honourable Houses of Parliament by the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, &c (1643)
The Daily Office of a Christian (1683)
About William Laud
William Laud was a bishop in the Church of England. Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by Charles I in 1633, Laud was a key advocate of Charles I's religious reforms; he was arrested by Parliament in 1640 and executed towards the end of the First English Civil War in January 1645.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Laud FAQ
- How many books has William Laud written?
- William Laud published 2 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Laud's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Xcvi Sermons.
- What is William Laud's last book?
- The Recantation of the Prelate of Canterbury (1641).
- What is William Laud's most famous book?
- Xcvi Sermons (1629) is William Laud's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.