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OLIVER CROMWELL AND THE RULE OF THE PURITANS IN ENGLAND (WORLD'S CLASSICS)

by Charles Firth

Published by Oxford University Press. 1st thus. 1953

Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper. An in-depth analysis of the life and times of Oliver Cromwell, one of the most influential figures in English history. The book covers Cromwell's rise to power, his leadership during the English Civil War, and his role in establishing the Commonwealth of England. Firth explores Cromwell's political and religious beliefs, showing how they influenced his actions as a military commander and statesman. Small format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. xviii and 488 pages including index.

Narrow band of fading to top and tail of boards. Spine a little cock-eyed. Name in ink to front endpaper. One hinge pulled but binding is tight. Foxing throughout, mainly to margins. Dustwrapper is worn at top & tail of spine, and grubby.

Stock no. 1831220

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Contents

  • Introduction: By G.M. YOUNG
  • Preface
  • I. Early Life, 1599-1629
  • II. The Preparation for the Civil War, 1629-1640
  • III. The Long Parliament, 1640-1642
  • IV. The First Campaign, 1642
  • V. Cromwell in the Eastern Association, 1643
  • VI. Marston Moor, 1644
  • VII. Naseby and Langport, 1645-1646
  • VIII. Presbyterians and Independents, 1642-1647
  • IX. Army and Parliament, 1647-1648
  • X. The Second Civil War, 1648
  • XI. Cromwell and the King's Execution, 1648-1649
  • XII. The Republic and its Enemies, 1649
  • XIII. Ireland, 1649-1650
  • XIV. Cromwell and Scotland, 1650-1651
  • XV. The End of the Long Parliament, 1651-1653
  • XVI. The Foundation of the Protectorate, 1653
  • XVII. Cromwell's Domestic Policy, 1654-1658
  • XVIII. Cromwell's Foreign Policy, 1654-1658
  • XIX. Cromwell's Colonial Policy
  • XX. Cromwelel and his Parliaments
  • XXI. The Death of Cromwell, 1658-1660
  • XXII. romwell and his Family
  • XXIII. Epilogue
  • Index

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