Cromwell and the Interregnum: The Essential Readings

by David L. Smith (editor)

This book brings together eight of the most influential recent articles on Oliver Cromwell and the Interregnum.
Brings together seminal articles on Oliver Cromwell and the Interregnum.
Illuminates the personality of Cromwell and his achievements.
Includes treatments of Ireland and Scotland alongside discussion of England.
Editorial material introduces students to the historiographical issues.

Genres: History

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 13, 2003

Reviews

[Luke · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very, very good collection of essays. Essential readings? Yes - though scarce on foreign policy which stops me handing it five stars. Woolych's excellent essay on how Cromwell was not in the slighest a military dictator, and Blair Worden's essay on Cromwell's religion - focusing in particular on providence - is also illuminating. It dispels a few myths about Cromwell, and includes the whole range of authorities on Cromwell - Worden, Gaunt, Morrill, Smith, Woolych. Can't go wrong. Very good.

[Tina]

2012/01/09