'Combined with the astonishing richness of Barclay's research is the outstanding source criticism ... a must read.' History Today 'This monograph constitutes a splendid example of how a startlingly original interpretation can emerge about an intensively studied figure through close readings of apparently intractable sources, carefully framed arguments, and proper use of historical imagination. Highly recommended.' CHOICE 'a book that challenges preconceptions about Cromwell while offering much insight into the period of his life surrounding his election to parliament in 1640. Journal of British Studies

Popular interest in Cromwell has often exceeded the originality of what has been written about him. Barclay’s study comes out of meticulous research on a huge range of newly discovered primary sources, transforming our understanding of the life and career of Oliver Cromwell during the period from his birth in 1599 until 1642.
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Popular interest in Cromwell has often exceeded the originality of what has been written about him. Barclay’s study comes out of meticulous research on a huge range of newly discovered primary sources, transforming our understanding of the life and career of Oliver Cromwell during the period from his birth in 1599 until 1642.
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Chapter 1 The Man from Huntingdon; Chapter 2 The Biographer; Chapter 3 The Fishmonger; Chapter 4 The Kinsmen; Chapter 5 The Nonconformists in the Fens?; Chapter 6 The Drainers, the Protesters and the Bishop; Chapter 7 The Ely Petitioners; Chapter 8 The two Elections of 1640; Chapter 9 Another Election; Chapter 10 The War Years; Chapter 11 Back to the Restoration; Chapter 12 Conclusion;
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ISBN
9781848930186
Publisert
2011-02-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Vekt
544 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
290

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