The Life of Oliver Cromwell

""The Life of Oliver Cromwell"" is a comprehensive biography written by F.W. Cornish. The book provides an in-depth look at the life of Oliver Cromwell, who was a prominent political and military leader in 17th century England. The biography covers Cromwell's early life, his rise to power, and his role in the English Civil War. It also explores his political and religious beliefs, his military campaigns, and his controversial legacy. The book draws on a wide range of historical sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Cromwell. Overall, ""The Life of Oliver Cromwell"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England during this pivotal period.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.