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.>

About the author

Ian Gentles is Distinguished Professor of History and Global Studies at Tyndale University, Canada.

Product details

• Authors: Ian Gentles, Gentles Ian
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 01.02.2025
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918
• EAN: 9781350375864
• ISBN: 978-1-350-37586-4
• Pages: 272
• Dimensions (packing): 15.6 x 23.4 x 2.2 cm
• Series: British History in Perspective
• Subjects: History, European History, military history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early Modern History, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, English Civil War, British History, English Revolution, Civil War Studies