Just a side note on this topic, There is the RTS recording of Dr. Frank James on Church History that I am currently working through. No book necessary and it's a free download audio file. 32 lessons each about 40 minutes long.
I know you are looking for a written work but just in case you are looking for something extra.

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Frank
member/Reformed Baptist Church, NJ
1689 BCF
Technician in NewYork
Titus 2:13
...looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus...