"...a readable work such as Prof. MacCulloch's "The Reformation."

It is an excellent work! So many insights like this one on page 381: "In fact, England judicially murdered more Roman Catholics than any other country in Europe, which puts English pride in national tolerance in an interesting perspective." I can't forget that quote because English Catholics -- two especially -- always remind me of it, especially the family with whom I will spend a few days.