During the 17th century the British Isles were trapped in a 23-year-long state of turmoil through civil war, continued rebellion, and revolution. King Charles I wanted to instil a new uniform religious policy thoughout the British Isles, and this cause a massive uproar over the King's policies towards the diverse people in his kingdom, the English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh. No person remained unaffected in the Kingdom, and eventually King Charles I was executed and the entire system of monarcy tumbled into a short-lived republic. Eventually there was a restoration of the monarchy under King...
During the 17th century the British Isles were trapped in a 23-year-long state of turmoil through civil war, continued rebellion, and revolution. King...
In this concise and accessible biography, Martyn Bennett examines the life of Oliver Cromwell one of the most controversial figures in world history. This study challenges long-held perceptions of Cromwell and the Commonwealth, arguing that they need to be placed at the core of early Modern British and Irish history.
Charting his early career, the origins of his political and religious thought, and the development of his notions of governance that influenced him as Lord Protector, Martyn Bennett contests the post-Restoration vilification of Cromwell to examine how his influence has...
In this concise and accessible biography, Martyn Bennett examines the life of Oliver Cromwell one of the most controversial figures in world histor...
