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Taylor & Francis Electing Cromwell The Making of a Politician 2011 Edition by Andrew Barclay
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. Table of contents :- Preface Part I 1 The Man from Huntingdon 2 The Biographer 3 The Fishmonger 4 The Kinsmen 5 The Nonconformists in the Fens? Part II 6 The Drainers, the Protesters and the Bishop 7 The Ely Petitioners 8 The Two Elections of 1640 Part III 9 Another Election 10 The War Years 11 Back to the Restoration Conclusion