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Cromwell: Hero or Villain
Oliver Cromwell is one of the most divisive figures in British history. Called by some a rebel, regicide, religious bigot, dictator, despot, slaughterer of the innocent, Irish war criminal, usurper and hypocrite. By others, an upholder of the rule of law, catalyst of constitutional monarchy, proponent of freedom of conscience, founder of parliamentary democracy, pacifier of a turbulent people, saviour and hero, father of the modern British army.
Historian Gordon Corrigan takes a look at the complex political machinations that helped create Oliver Cromwell, a man responsible for the slaughter at Drogheda, but whose statue now stands outside the Houses of Parliament.
A short, concise, flawlessly researched biography, this sheds light on a man who is still, centuries after his death, still an enigma.
‘Political, fluent, well-researched and extremely argumentative’ – Andrew Roberts
Gordon Corrigan is an ex-soldier and historical writer and broadcaster. He was educated at the Royal School, Armagh, and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He served in the British Army’s Royal Gurkha Rifles, mainly in the Far East, and reached the rank of major. On retirement from the army, Gordon became a freelance writer on military history. He also presented television documentaries, gave talks and conducted tours of World War I battlefields. He is an honorary research fellow of the University of Kent and the University of Birmingham, and a teaching fellow at the Joint Services Command and Staff College.
Historian Gordon Corrigan takes a look at the complex political machinations that helped create Oliver Cromwell, a man responsible for the slaughter at Drogheda, but whose statue now stands outside the Houses of Parliament.
A short, concise, flawlessly researched biography, this sheds light on a man who is still, centuries after his death, still an enigma.
‘Political, fluent, well-researched and extremely argumentative’ – Andrew Roberts
Gordon Corrigan is an ex-soldier and historical writer and broadcaster. He was educated at the Royal School, Armagh, and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He served in the British Army’s Royal Gurkha Rifles, mainly in the Far East, and reached the rank of major. On retirement from the army, Gordon became a freelance writer on military history. He also presented television documentaries, gave talks and conducted tours of World War I battlefields. He is an honorary research fellow of the University of Kent and the University of Birmingham, and a teaching fellow at the Joint Services Command and Staff College.
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Published November 12, 2017
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December 5, 2017
Pocket biography
I enjoyed this summary but be aware that it is short and largely descriptive of events rather than a close examination of motives and beliefs. Sympathetic to Cromwell it makes a strong case that he was not the monster sometimes depicted.
I enjoyed this summary but be aware that it is short and largely descriptive of events rather than a close examination of motives and beliefs. Sympathetic to Cromwell it makes a strong case that he was not the monster sometimes depicted.
December 8, 2019
Educational
Written in a way that is easy for the reader to follow.
Found it very thought provoking,, with a different insight into the history of parliament and the monarchy, well worth reading.
P S,not sure if the parliament today has changed that much, history always repeats itself ??
Written in a way that is easy for the reader to follow.
Found it very thought provoking,, with a different insight into the history of parliament and the monarchy, well worth reading.
P S,not sure if the parliament today has changed that much, history always repeats itself ??
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews