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The Making of Oliver Cromwell
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
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The Making of Oliver Cromwell
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Publisher's Summary
The first volume in a pioneering account of Oliver Cromwell - providing a major new interpretation of one of the greatest figures in history.
Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) - the only English commoner to become the overall head of state - is one of the great figures of history, but his character was very complex. He was at once courageous and devout, devious and self-serving; as a parliamentarian, he was devoted to his cause; as a soldier, he was ruthless. Cromwell's speeches and writings surpass in quantity those of any other ruler of England before Victoria, and, for those seeking to understand him, he has usually been taken at his word.
In this remarkable new work, Ronald Hutton untangles the facts from the fiction. Cromwell, pursuing his devotion to God and cementing his Puritan support base, quickly transformed from obscure provincial to military victor. At the end of the first English Civil War, he was poised to take power. Hutton reveals a man who was both genuine in his faith and deliberate in his dishonesty - and uncovers the inner workings of the man who has puzzled biographers for centuries.
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-09-2022
One of my favourite historical figures
One of the best biographies ive come across on Cromwell. IT does stop after the civil war and doesnt go into his years fighting in Ireland or time as protector of the realm
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- Anonymous User
- 16-05-2022
Excellent study of the rise of Cromwell
This is an excellent serious study of the rise to power of Oliver Cromwell. My only complaint is that Michael Page reads it much too quickly. A reader needs needs pauses from time to time to reflect on the reasonably complicated events being related. It’s also essential to pause at the end of chapters and sections. Michael does neither and this detracted from my enjoyment of an extremely interesting book.
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- Abe Killian
- 05-05-2023
Absolutely Extraordinary
As stated, this is an absolutely extraordinary book, taking us through the events - both socially and politically - around and in context with the rise of Oliver Cromwell. The language is couched through the change of religious fortunes and the seasons of the mid 1600s United Kingdom.
I had some understanding of the English Civil War and Cromwell, but the amount of detail, the analytical effort into his motives and "truths" we still hear today is extraordinary. I have rarely enjoyed a book so much, and the narrator was picked perfectly, matching the tone of the book, including the asides, sense of humour and magic of pastoral England.
This was a lovely lovely listen and highly highly recommend!! Well done to all involved in the production!
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