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Oliver Cromwell (Profiles In Power) [Paperback]

Barry Coward (Author)
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  • Paperback: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Longman; 1 edition (22 Aug 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0582437512
  • ISBN-13: 978-0582437517
  • Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 13.2 x 1.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Oliver Cromwell is one of the most puzzling and controversial figures in English history. In this excellent introduction, Barry Coward uses Cromwell's own words and actions to analyse the life of Oliver Cromwell as a political figure and look at the historical problems associated with his exercise of power.
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Godly reformation 6 April 2006
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This is an excellent brief study of some of the enigmas concerning the most controversial man in English history. The author is president of the Cromwell Association but this is no hagiography. Oliver is painted warts and all.

Cromwell is portrayed as a man motivated to see godly reformation in Britain. Aged 42 he was a farmer and MP of no consequence. In two years he was a general with a military reputation which enabled him to be at the forefront of English politics. he was no political theorist but a man who became as skilful a politician as he was soldier.

As a soldier he accepted recruits for their commitment not their gentility. A disciplinarian, he was loved by his troops whom he commanded with courage. he was more at home with his army than with politicians.

Providentialism, not scheming has been shown to be the driving force in his life. A cyclothymic personality, depressed then elated, his achievements are remarkable considering that he was in the most turbulent time in English history. Like a recent prime minister he was more respected abroad than at home.

Only in one small thing can i fault the author when he describes Cromwell as lucky. The man himself would have said that providence smiled upon him.

I also wonder why he omitted any reference to the Westminster Assembly and Cromwell's views on it for here also was the struggle between differing views on godly reformation

Coward believes that Cromwell's lasting memorial is English Non-Conformity, something he would not have wanted as his vision was the godly united in a diverse .national church.

If you want to know what made Oliver tick, read this book.

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This book is excellently written and gives a full understanding of Cromwell's beliefs and achievements. Barry Coward has done all the hard work by including relevant quotes and descriptions, the book only includes the important and interesting information needed by the A level history student. This book has to be in your collection to gain a satisfying history of the great ruler and military leader.
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Solid introduction to Cromwell's political career 4 Feb 2001
By Pierre Weydert - Published on Amazon.com
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In spite of dozens of books and virtually hundreds of articles published in specialist journals and dedicated to aspects of his eventful life, Oliver Cromwell is still one of the least understood figures in English history. As is the case with every person of some historical importance, assessments of Cromwell's political ambitions as well as of his successes and failures came to vary greatly over the years, and every new contribution to the understanding of this many-facetted personality thus has to be welcomed.

This book by Barry Coward, originally published in 1991, is one out of a series named "Profiles in Power" and consequently mainly dwells on Cromwell's personal traits and the peculiar circumstances that were to shape both his military and political careers. Indeed, the author barely sums up the social and above all the religious issues that dominated the life of every citizen in mid-seventeenth-century England - which is why anyone ignorant of the historical background will probably find it impossible to grasp most lines of thought as delineated by Mr Coward. By contrast, the book contains a wealth of details on Cromwell's life as a political figure and even proposes to present new information on questions related to his actual political eminence compared to the role played by his council of state. The book then ends with a fine bibliographical essay.

Clearly, this is in the first place a solid introduction to Cromwell the politician, and readers interested in his personal history had better turn to a more comprehensive book.

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Cromwell in context 17 Dec 2009
By Anibal Madeira - Published on Amazon.com
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Cromwell was a complex character living in a complex century. With strong beliefs, both religiously and politically, he made astonishing decision changes like first presenting "the head of the proposals", wich compared with other options, was very beneficial to King Charles, and a few years later being the foremost defender of Charles execution! And why a parlamentarian would dissolve the (rump) parlament? Several other questions arise from the life of Cromwell, including the religious tensions among several Christian protestant faiths or between the army and parlament, and several myths that evolved with the historical person.

The author explains competently the context of each decision and their implications. Although the book isn't very large, it is quite revealing. Naturally this isn't the definitive Cromwell biography, but the author gives good indications about how the reader can investigate further (including the original speeches).

The only real weakness I've found in this work is the lack of material of the extremely important military career that elevated Oliver Cromwell to lord protector.
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