Oliver Cromwell: Politics and Religion in the English Revolution 1640–1658 - Couverture souple

Smith, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521388961 ISBN 13 : 9780521388962

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2010

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Book by Smith David L

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

Oliver Cromwell was the only Republican ruler in English history. He rose from being an obscure country farmer, through a brilliant career as a soldier to become Head of State as Lord Protector. But although we have extensive records of his letters and speeches, much about his career and his inner motives remains mysterious. Through a wide variety of primary sources, this book will consider what drove Cromwell as a soldier, politician, statesman and religious visionary; how he saw his own mission, and how others viewed him. Ultimately we confront a haunting question: was Cromwell a man driven by visions of a free and just society, or by ambition and self-interest; a principled defender of civil and religious liberties or a bigot and tyrant?

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521388961
• ISBN 13: 9780521388962
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 132