Oliver Cromwell

""Oliver Cromwell"" by Samuel Rawson Gardiner is a comprehensive biography of one of the most controversial figures in English history. The book covers Cromwell's life from his early years as a farmer in Huntingdonshire to his rise as a military leader and eventual Lord Protector of England. Gardiner explores Cromwell's religious beliefs, political ideology, and military strategies, as well as his relationships with his family, friends, and enemies. The book also delves into the social, economic, and political context of 17th century England, providing a rich backdrop for understanding Cromwell's actions and legacy. With meticulous research and engaging prose, Gardiner presents a nuanced portrait of a complex and divisive figure in English history.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.