Oliver Cromwell and John Bunyan

By Robert Southey

Book Overview

""Oliver Cromwell and John Bunyan"" is a historical biography written by Robert Southey. The book explores the lives of two influential figures in 17th century England - Oliver Cromwell, the military and political leader who led the Parliamentarian army to victory during the English Civil War, and John Bunyan, the author of the famous Christian allegory ""The Pilgrim's Progress"". Southey delves into the personal and political lives of both men, examining their beliefs, motivations, and impact on English society. He explores Cromwell's rise to power, his role in the Civil War, and his controversial legacy as a military dictator. Southey also examines Bunyan's life as a preacher and writer, his imprisonment for his religious beliefs, and the enduring popularity of his literary works.Through detailed research and analysis, Southey paints a vivid picture of two contrasting figures who played pivotal roles in shaping England's political and cultural landscape. The book provides an insightful and engaging account of the lives and legacies of two of England's most iconic figures.1844. Southey, Poet Laureate, historian, and biographer, chronicles the lives of Oliver Cromwell, English politician who served as Lord Protector following the overthrow of the British Monarchy and ruled England, Scotland and Ireland until his death; and John Bunyan, English preacher and Puritan author of Pilgrim's Progress. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162728167
• ISBN13: 9781162728162
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"