The first book of four in the most comprehensive history of Quakers, which although dated, remains the starting place for serious research. Included are the two William Braithwaite books and the two Rufus Jones books in this bibliography. The series covers Quaker history in England and America from its origins until World War I.

An excellent resource for defining Quaker terminology and identification of noteworthy Friends, past and present.

Even though Later Periods refers to post-1715, there is much material on 19th-century American Quakerism.

"Moore offers compelling portraits of the leading figures of the Quaker movement, notably George Fox, James Nayler, and Margaret Fell.

A systematic historical study of Quaker beliefs including discussion questions, bibliography, glossary and index.

Brief biographies of 40 twentieth-century Quakers who were pioneers in at least one movement or concern: Vol. II. In the wider world.

This addition to Quaker histories deals fairly equally with faith, government, and practice, and supplements earlier publications.

A compilation of writings by and about Quakers from 1650-1960.

The newest general history of the Society of Friends in the U.S. Includes brief biographical sketches and an extensive critical bibliographic essay.

This multifaceted book is a concise history of the Religious Society of Friends; an introduction to its beliefs and practices; and a vivid picture of the culture and controversies of the Friends today. The book opens with lively vignettes of Conservative, Evangelical, Friends General Conference, and Friends United meetings that illuminate basic Quaker concepts and theology and reflect the group's diversity in the wake of the sectarian splintering of the nineteenth century. Yet the book also examines commonalities among American Friends that demonstrate a fundamental unity within the religion: their commitments to worship, the ministry of all believers, decision making based on seeking spiritual consensus rather than voting, a simple lifestyle, and education.

An assessment of the faith and mission of early Quakers perceived by the author as "the Lamb's War."

A very good introduction to Quaker history.

A history based on biographical sketches written from an Evangelical point of view.

A study of the transformation of American Quakerism from distinctive sect to Protestant denomination.