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Oliver Cromwell: God’s Warrior and the English Revolution (British History in Perspective)
by: Ian Gentles (Author)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date: 2025-02-20
Language: English
Print Length: 272 pages
ISBN-10: 135037587X
ISBN-13: 9781350375871
Book Description
This well-rounded study of Oliver Cromwell does equal justice to the public and private lives, political career, military abilities and passionate religiosity of a key figure in British History.Ian Gentles synthesizes much recent research into Cromwell’s life, including his activity as a lay preacher, his patronage of the arts, and promotion of horse breeding. With analysis of fresh findings on Cromwell’s pay as a soldier, his personal enrichment as general and lord protector, his little-known erotic side, and his generosity in the cause of international Protestantism, Gentles offers a truly comprehensive study of a central player in the English Civil War.Building on the strong foundations laid by the 1st edition, Oliver Cromwell has been updated to include: -Expanded material on the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland and its aftermath-Enhanced coverage of the Protectorate-An updated conclusion with fresh analysis of Cromwell’s legacy-A new timeline and family treeIdeal for students and general readers alike, this is an essential and stimulating introduction to all aspects of the life of Oliver Cromwell.
Editorial Reviews
This well-rounded study of Oliver Cromwell does equal justice to the public and private lives, political career, military abilities and passionate religiosity of a key figure in British History.Ian Gentles synthesizes much recent research into Cromwell’s life, including his activity as a lay preacher, his patronage of the arts, and promotion of horse breeding. With analysis of fresh findings on Cromwell’s pay as a soldier, his personal enrichment as general and lord protector, his little-known erotic side, and his generosity in the cause of international Protestantism, Gentles offers a truly comprehensive study of a central player in the English Civil War.Building on the strong foundations laid by the 1st edition, Oliver Cromwell has been updated to include: -Expanded material on the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland and its aftermath-Enhanced coverage of the Protectorate-An updated conclusion with fresh analysis of Cromwell’s legacy-A new timeline and family treeIdeal for students and general readers alike, this is an essential and stimulating introduction to all aspects of the life of Oliver Cromwell.
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