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Oliver Cromwell : God's warrior and the English Revolution / Ian Gentles.

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Author/Creator:
Gentles, I. J.
Language:
English
Imprint:
Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
Format:
  • Book
  • xix, 263 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-240) and index.
Contents:
  • The unknown Oliver
  • Parliamentary E\extremist
  • Apprenticeship to war
  • The army new modelled
  • War by other means, 1646-48
  • Revolution, regicide, republic
  • Twice-born Oliver
  • Crushing the Levellers and cinquering Ireland: the Republic year one
  • Dunbar to Worcester: the crowning mercy
  • A greedy Puritan? Oliver Cromwell and money
  • Our chief of men
  • King in all but name? Lord Protector 1654-58
  • Horse breeder and patron of the arts? poetry, painting, performance and political thought under the Protectorate
  • Quietus: death, funeral, legacy.
Summary:
"The first new biography of Cromwell in several years, this rounded account interweaves his political and military careers, and explores his passionate religiosity. Synthesizing much recent research on Cromwell's early life, Gentles presents to students a fresh view of him as a lay preacher, a soldier, and as lord protector"--Provided by publisher.
Series:
British history in perspective
British history in perspective (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
Subjects:
ISBN:
9780333688960
0333688961
9780333688977
033368897X

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