Oliver CromwellGood Press, 2019 M12 3 - 333 páginas Samuel Rawson Gardiner's 'Oliver Cromwell' is a meticulously researched and expertly written biography that delves into the life and legacy of one of Britain's most controversial figures. Gardiner's narrative is not only informative but also engaging, offering readers a glimpse into the political and social turmoil of 17th-century England. Through his detailed analysis of Cromwell's rise to power and his impact on the English Civil War and the following Commonwealth period, Gardiner paints a vivid picture of a complex and enigmatic leader. His prose is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in this pivotal period in British history. Samuel Rawson Gardiner, a renowned historian and authority on 17th-century England, brings his expertise to 'Oliver Cromwell', shedding new light on a figure who continues to spark debate and fascination. Gardiner's thorough examination of Cromwell's motivations and actions provides a nuanced understanding of the man behind the myth, offering readers a comprehensive study of a deeply influential historical figure. I highly recommend 'Oliver Cromwell' to anyone interested in English history, political leadership, or the complexities of revolution and reform. Gardiner's masterful biography is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of Cromwell's enduring significance in British history. |
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Página 1632
... clergy and the Court prelates was waxing high. The latter, whilst anxious to enforce discipline, and the external usages which, though enjoined in the Prayer Book, had been neglected in many parts of the country, were at the same time ...
... clergy and the Court prelates was waxing high. The latter, whilst anxious to enforce discipline, and the external usages which, though enjoined in the Prayer Book, had been neglected in many parts of the country, were at the same time ...
Página 1634
... clergy, who were, in many places, opposed to them, by raising sums for the payment of lecturers, who would preach Puritan sermons without being bound to read prayers before them. The earliest extant letter of Cromwell's was written in ...
... clergy, who were, in many places, opposed to them, by raising sums for the payment of lecturers, who would preach Puritan sermons without being bound to read prayers before them. The earliest extant letter of Cromwell's was written in ...
Página 1636
... clergy, she had the support of the great majority of the laity. By the end of her reign she had succeeded in establishing that special form of ecclesiastical government which she favoured. Yet though the clergy had ceased to cry out for ...
... clergy, she had the support of the great majority of the laity. By the end of her reign she had succeeded in establishing that special form of ecclesiastical government which she favoured. Yet though the clergy had ceased to cry out for ...
Página 1637
... of one mind as to the necessity of changing the system under which it had been of late controlled. There may have been much to be said on behalf of an episcopacy exercising a moderating influence over the clergy, and guarding.
... of one mind as to the necessity of changing the system under which it had been of late controlled. There may have been much to be said on behalf of an episcopacy exercising a moderating influence over the clergy, and guarding.
Página 1638
... clergy and the religious laity—they had seized the opportunity of giving free scope to their own practices and of hampering in every possible way the practices of those opposed to them. It was no Puritan, but Jeremy Taylor, the staunch ...
... clergy and the religious laity—they had seized the opportunity of giving free scope to their own practices and of hampering in every possible way the practices of those opposed to them. It was no Puritan, but Jeremy Taylor, the staunch ...
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| 1628 | |
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 | |
A PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUTION | |
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