The Life of Oliver Cromwell

By Francis Warre-Cornish

Book Overview

The Life of Oliver Cromwell is a biographical book written by F.W. Cornish that provides a comprehensive account of the life of Oliver Cromwell, one of the most significant figures in English history. The book traces Cromwell's life from his early years as a farmer in Huntingdonshire, through his military and political career, to his death and legacy. Cornish's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed understanding of Cromwell's personality, beliefs, and actions. The author delves into Cromwell's role in the English Civil War, his leadership of the New Model Army, and his eventual rise to power as Lord Protector of England. The book also explores Cromwell's religious beliefs and how they influenced his political decisions. It provides an in-depth analysis of his relationships with other important figures of the time, including King Charles I and his own family members. Overall, The Life of Oliver Cromwell is an essential read for anyone interested in English history and the life of one of its most enigmatic and controversial figures.1882. The story of Cromwell Oliver Cromwell who 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: Early Years; Government by Prerogative; The Long Parliament; The Ironsides; The Association; Marston Moor; The Independents; Presbyterians and Independents; The Agitators; The Army and the King; The Second Civil War; Pride's Purge; The King's Death; The Rump; Ireland; Scotland; The Scotch Campaign; After Dunbar; Worcester; The Expulsion of the Long Parliament; Cromwell Protector; The First Protectoral Parliament; The Major-Generals; Foreign Policy; Second Protectorate Parliament; Kingship; The New Protectorate; The Other House; and Last Illness and Death.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417925450
• ISBN13: 9781417925452
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"