Oliver Cromwell - God's Warrior and the English Revolution

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.>

Product details

• Authors: Ian Gentles, Gentles Ian
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2025
• EAN: 9781350375871
• ISBN: 978-1-350-37587-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 234 mm x 20 mm
• Series: British History in Perspective
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; History, European History, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700