Oliver Cromwell and the Rule of the Puritans in England
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Charles H. Firth
(4,611 Sterne; 9 Bewertungen)
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)
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Bill Cosby
(4,5 Sterne)
Like totally ignored the role of African and LatinX Americans in establishing the British Protectorate.
historically interesting
Chad
(4 Sterne)
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
Horatio Drake
(5 Sterne)
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!