Here is a series by Daniel Wallace on the history of the English Bible. These were originally delivered as Staley Lectures at Lancaster Bible College in March of 2001.
Part I: From Wycliffe to King James (The Period of Challenge)
Part II: The Reign of the King James (The Era of Elegance)
Part III: From the KJV to the RV (from Elegance to Accuracy)
Part IV: Why So Many Versions?