Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell is a historical biography written by Samuel Rawson Gardiner. The book delves into the life and times of Oliver Cromwell, a prominent figure in English history who played a pivotal role in the country’s political and military affairs during the 17th century. The book provides a detailed account of Cromwell’s life, from his humble beginnings as a farmer’s son to his rise to power as the Lord Protector of England. Gardiner explores Cromwell’s military campaigns, his role in the English Civil War, and his impact on the political landscape of England during his time in power. The book also examines Cromwell’s religious beliefs and how they influenced his decisions and actions. Through meticulous research and analysis, Gardiner provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of England’s most controversial and influential leaders. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, politics, and military affairs.1901. The following work gives within a short compass a history of Oliver Cromwell from a biographical point of view. Cromwell rose from the middle ranks of English society to be Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland, the only non-royal ever to hold that position. He played a leading role in bringing Charles I to trial and to execution; he undertook the most complete and the most brutal military conquest ever undertaken by the English over their neighbors; he championed a degree of religious freedom otherwise unknown in England before the last one hundred years; but the experiment he led collapsed within two years of his death, and his corpse dangled from a gibbet at Tyburn. He was, and remains, one of the most contentious figures in world history. Contents: King and Parliament; The New Model Army and the Presbyterians; The New Model Army and the King; The Last Years of the Long Parliament; The Nominated Parliament and the Protectorate; and A Parliamentary Constitution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.