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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gentles, I. J., author.

Series:

British History in Perspective.

British History in Perspective

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain--History Civil War, 1642-1649.

Great Britain.

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-165.

Cromwell, Oliver.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2025.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

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 tree Ideal for students and general readers alike, this is an essential and stimulating introduction to all aspects of the life of Oliver Cromwell.

Contents:

List of Illustrations Foreword 1. The Unknown Oliver 2. Parliamentary Extremist 3. Apprenticeship to War 4. The Army New Modelled 5. War by Other Means, 1646-48 6. Revolution, Regicide, Republic 7. Twice-born Oliver 8. The Levellers and Ireland 9. Dunbar to Worcester: the Crowning Mercy 10. A Greedy Puritan? Oliver Cromwell and Money 11. Our Chief of Men 12. King in All but Name? Lord Protector 1654-58 13. Horse Breeder and Patron of the Arts? Poetry, Painting, Performance and Political Thought under the Protectorate 14. Quietus: Death, Funeral, Legacy Notes Further Reading Index

ISBN:

9781350413993

1350413992

OCLC:

1485005336