Oliver Cromwell; A Dictator's Tragedy

By Mary Taylor Blauvelt

Book Overview

""Oliver Cromwell: A Dictator's Tragedy"" by Mary Taylor Blauvelt is a historical biography that delves into the life and legacy of one of England's most controversial figures. Cromwell was a Puritan soldier who rose to power during the English Civil War and eventually became Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Blauvelt examines Cromwell's early life, his rise to power, and his controversial reign as Lord Protector. She explores his religious beliefs, his military tactics, and his political ideology, and she analyzes the impact that he had on English history. Blauvelt also examines the tragic end to Cromwell's life, including his death and the subsequent restoration of the monarchy. This book is an insightful and engaging look at one of the most important figures in English history and is a must-read for anyone interested in the politics and culture of 17th century England.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: 1163194905
• ISBN13: 9781163194904
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"