The Writings and Speeches of Oliver Cromwell, Band 1Clarendon Press, 1988 - 786 Seiten This, the first of four monumental volumes on Oliver Cromwell, covers the period from his birth in 1599 to the trial and execution of Charles I in January 1649. The earlier part of the book traces Cromwell's origins and his upbringing as the son of a Huntingdonshire squire, the emergence of his Puritan faith, and the apprenticeship which, as an opponent of the crown's policies, he served in parliament and in local politics. His rise to national prominence was achieved by his great victories in the civil wars, particularly those at marston Moor and Naseby, and by his leadership of the New Model Army. His conflicts with the Levellers and the army radicals in the period surrounding the Putney debates of 1647 are fully examined. Th final chapter covers his attempts to secure a post-war settlement with the king, and his eventual decision to abandon conciliation and to carry out the regicide--the event which made possible his own assumption of power. |
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... Fairfax , since his appoint- ment as commander - in - chief on February 21 , had struggled with the problem which had brought the Houses into conflict , that of the nomi- nation of his officers . In their choice the Independents were ...
... Fairfax , since his appoint- ment as commander - in - chief on February 21 , had struggled with the problem which had brought the Houses into conflict , that of the nomi- nation of his officers . In their choice the Independents were ...
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... Fairfax in pursuit . His plan was to seek refuge under the guns of Belvoir Castle and thence make his way to Newark , and to that end he burned his huts and started on his march . But Fairfax and Cromwell were too quick for him ...
... Fairfax in pursuit . His plan was to seek refuge under the guns of Belvoir Castle and thence make his way to Newark , and to that end he burned his huts and started on his march . But Fairfax and Cromwell were too quick for him ...
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... Fairfax , 268 and with this the troops began their advance on the City . THE ARMY IN LONDON , AUGUST 6-26 , 1647 On August 6 , with the fugitive members of Parliament in their midst , the army marched into the City , the foot - soldiers ...
... Fairfax , 268 and with this the troops began their advance on the City . THE ARMY IN LONDON , AUGUST 6-26 , 1647 On August 6 , with the fugitive members of Parliament in their midst , the army marched into the City , the foot - soldiers ...
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INTRODUCTION | 1 |
CHAPTER I | 10 |
CHAPTER II | 41 |
Urheberrecht | |
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