Oliver Cromwell (Historical Association Studies)
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Peter Gaunt's Oliver Cromwell re-examines Cromwell's life and career. It opens with an assessment of the man and the myth, exploring the legends which surround Cromwell, the differing interpretations advanced by generations of historians and the source material upon which such interpretations can be based. Oliver Cromwell then provides an extensive, chronologically based examination of Cromwell's highlighting key events and turning points, and explores in some detail his role and power as Lord Protector. The investigation closes with thematic assessments of some pivotal aspects of Cromwell, including his character and appearance, his political outlook, and his religious beliefs. Wherever possible, the analysis is based upon strictly contemporary material, especially Cromwell's own writings and speeches. Oliver Cromwell is a superb and scholarly biography, and essential reading for any definitive study of 17th century British and Irish history.
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This book re-examines Cromwell's life and career. It opens with an assessment of the man and myth, exploring the legends which surround Cromwell, the differing interpretations advanced by generations of historians and the source material upon which such interpretations can be based. The book then provides an extensive, chronologically based examination of Cromwell's life and career, highlighting key events and turning points. It closes with thematic assessments of some key aspects of Cromwell, including his character and appearance, his political outlook and his religious beliefs.
Oliver Cromwell (Historical Association Studies),Peter Gaunt,Blackwell Publishing, Incorporated,0631204806,1599-1658,Biography,Biography & Autobiography,Biography / Autobiography,Biography/Autobiography,Cromwell, Oliver,,Generals,Great Britain,Heads of state,Historical - British,Historical - General,History: World,Biography & Autobiography / Historical,Biography: historical,British & Irish history: c 1500 to c 1700,CROMWELL, OLIVER, 1599-1658,Civil war,England,c 1600 to c 1700
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