Oliver Cromwell and the Rule of the Puritans in England

The Life of Cromwell is in part based on an article contributed by the author to the Dictionary of National Biography in 1888, but embodies the result of later researches, and of recently discovered documents such as the Clarke Papers. The battle plans have been specially drawn for this volume by Mr. B. V. Darbishire, and in two cases differ considerably from those generally accepted as correct. The scheme of this series does not permit a discussion of the reasons why these alterations have been made, but the evidence concerning the battles in question has been carefully examined, and any divergence from received accounts is intentional. The reader who wishes to see this subject discussed at length is referred to a study of the battle of Marston Moor printed in Volume XII. of the Transactions of the Royal Historical Society (new series), and to a similar paper on Dunbar which will appear in Volume XIV.

The quotations from Cromwell’s letters or speeches are, where necessary, freely abridged. - Summary by C.H. Firth (13 hr 22 min)

Chapters

EARLY LIFE, 1599–1629	30:29	Read by Ruth P.
THE PREPARATION FOR THE CIVIL WAR, 1629–1640	42:48	Read by Eric Evans
THE LONG PARLIAMENT, 1640–1642	37:45	Read by L0ki
THE FIRST CAMPAIGN, 1642	25:33	Read by Eric Evans
CROMWELL IN THE EASTERN ASSOCIATION, 1643	24:51	Read by Avyndus
MARSTON MOOR, 1644	33:40	Read by L0ki
NASEBY AND LANGPORT, 1645–1646	33:06	Read by Gary Conway
PRESBYTERIANS AND INDEPENDENTS, 1642–1647	37:58	Read by L0ki
ARMY AND PARLIAMENT, 1647–1648	50:48	Read by L0ki
THE SECOND CIVIL WAR, 1648	24:25	Read by L0ki
CROMWELL AND THE KING’S EXECUTION, 1648–1649	36:53	Read by Richard Beiswanger
THE REPUBLIC AND ITS ENEMIES, 1649	39:31	Read by L0ki
IRELAND, 1649–1650	33:52	Read by merendo07
CROMWELL AND SCOTLAND, 1650–1651	41:33	Read by fshort
THE END OF THE LONG PARLIAMENT, 1651–1653	42:04	Read by L0ki
THE FOUNDATION OF THE PROTECTORATE, 1653	30:56	Read by L0ki
CROMWELL’S DOMESTIC POLICY, 1654–1658	41:13	Read by Ruth P.
CROMWELL’S FOREIGN POLICY, 1654–1658	33:58	Read by niko1812
CROMWELL’S COLONIAL POLICY	29:59	Read by L0ki
CROMWELL AND HIS PARLIAMENTS	41:22	Read by Ruth P.
THE DEATH OF CROMWELL, 1658–1660	34:24	Read by Ruth P.
CROMWELL AND HIS FAMILY	20:58	Read by Beth Blakely
EPILOGUE	34:01	Read by Ruth P.

Reviews

it is Raycst

(4.5 stars)

Bill Cosby

Like totally ignored the role of African and LatinX Americans in establishing the British Protectorate.

historically interesting

(4 stars)

Chad

One of several historical critica reviews of Cromwell's life, this from a mostly sympathetic writer. Oliver Cromwell, we are made to believe, never sought greatness. However, his leadership capability, noteably in the army, set him apart. Cromwell was of his time and an important contributor to modern Britain. A religious zealot, maybe, tolerant of the views of others, perhaps. A passionate nationalist, with imperialist ambition centred around protestantism, but also a great believer in free trade and peaceful collaboration. These were his own contradictions, on top of those of his enemies and political adversaries, it was a complex time. Without Cromwell's reformation of parliament it's unlikely the British monarchy would exist today. Charles I is a dismal character and I would be interested to read his biography. and learn more of the history of Ireland from around this time. Many wrongs yet to be put right. The quality of the reading mostly good. Thank you.

Cromwell

(5 stars)

Horatio Drake

Except one reader who reads the chapter of the execution of Charles I like a rapid fire machine gun, all read quite well, some with diligent passion. I applaud all readers who rendered this book into a good performance of God's Englishman!