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Ian Gentles is Distinguished Professor of History and Global Studies at Tyndale University, Canada.This is the best succinct study of Cromwell available, covering all aspects of his career in a manner not attempted by other current historians, and showing great erudition and common sense at every point.
Ronald Hutton, Professor of History, University of Bristol, UK
Gentles deftly interweaves a well-paced narrative of Cromwell’s life and career with weighty and insightful consideration of topics essential to an understanding of Oliver’s drive and ambitions, including his religion, his cultural outlook and his material wealth. Bang up-to-date with recent scholarship, this is a truly authoritative one-volume overview of its subject.
Stephen K. Roberts, Emeritus Director, History of Parliament Trust, London, UK
An impressive account that succeeds in its aim to plumb the depths of the inward man, with a mix of clear narrative chapters offering a fascinating account of his religion, his family life, and his engagement with the arts and culture
John Morrill, Emeritus Professor, University of Cambridge, UK
This well-rounded study of Oliver Cromwell does equal justice to the public and private lives, political career, military abilities and passionate religiosity of a key figure in British History.
Ian Gentles synthesizes much recent research into Cromwell’s life, including his activity as a lay preacher, his patronage of the arts, and promotion of horse breeding. With analysis of fresh findings on Cromwell’s pay as a soldier, his personal enrichment as general and lord protector, his little-known erotic side, and his generosity in the cause of international Protestantism, Gentles offers a truly comprehensive study of a central player in the English Civil War.
Building on the strong foundations laid by the 1st edition, Oliver Cromwell has been updated to include:
-Expanded material on the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland and its aftermath
-Enhanced coverage of the Protectorate
-An updated conclusion with fresh analysis of Cromwell’s legacy
-A new timeline and family tree
Ideal for students and general readers alike, this is an essential and stimulating introduction to all aspects of the life of Oliver Cromwell.
List of Illustrations
Foreword
1. The Unknown Oliver
2. Parliamentary Extremist
3. Apprenticeship to War
4. The Army New Modelled
5. War by Other Means, 1646-48
6. Revolution, Regicide, Republic
7. Twice-born Oliver
8. The Levellers and Ireland
9. Dunbar to Worcester: the Crowning Mercy
10. A Greedy Puritan? Oliver Cromwell and Money
11. Our Chief of Men
12. King in All but Name? Lord Protector 1654-58
13. Horse Breeder and Patron of the Arts? Poetry, Painting, Performance and Political Thought under the Protectorate
14. Quietus: Death, Funeral, Legacy
Notes
Further Reading
Index