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God's Englishman

Oliver Cromwell and the English Revolution
By Christopher Hill
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God's Englishman by Christopher Hill examines the life and influence of Oliver Cromwell, portraying him as a complex figure amid the turbulent events of the English Civil War. The book delves into Cromwell’s Puritan beliefs, leadership style, and his role in shaping England's political landscape, offering a nuanced perspective on this pivotal historical figure. Hill’s detailed exploration provides insights into the social and religious contexts that defined Cromwell's era.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the life of Oliver Cromwell, delving into the intricate history of 17th-century England. Christopher Hill presents a fascinating analysis of Cromwell’s role in shaping British history and offers insight into the social and political dynamics of the era. If you are intrigued by biographical accounts that combine personal detail with broader historical context, this book could be a captivating read for you.

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God's Englishman

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The classic life of Cromwell by one of Britain's great radical historians.

A nuanced biography of Oliver Cromwell, breaking down Cromwell's life into different parts: fenland farmer and humble backbencher; stalwart of the good old cause and the New Model Army; key figure of the Commonwealth; and finally, Lord Protector. Hill leads the reader unsentimentally through Cromwell's life, from his beginnings in Huntingdonshire to his brutal end.

Hill brings all his considerable knowledge of the period to bear on the relationships God's Englishman had with God and England. Such a detailed understanding of the workings of providence is vital to understanding Cromwell.

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God's Englishman by Christopher Hill is praised for its insightful portrayal of the 17th century, attributed to Hill's expertise as a historian who has significantly contributed to the understanding of the period. His reputation as one of the foremost historians is echoed in the acclaim he has received from respected sources.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141990095

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 229g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Christopher Hill European History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Political Biographies

About the Author

Christopher Hill (1912-2003) was educated at St Peter's School, York, and at Balliol College, Oxford, and in 1934 was made a fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. In 1936 he became lecturer in modern history at University College, Cardiff, and two years later fellow and tutor in modern history at Balliol. After war service, which included two years in the Russian department of the Foreign Office, he returned to Oxford in 1945. From 1958 until 1965 he was university lecturer in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century history, and from 1965 to 1978 he was Master of Balliol College. His publications include Lenin and the Russian Revolution; Puritanism and Revolution; God's Englishman- Oliver Cromwell and the English Revolution; The World Turned Upside Down; Milton and the English Revolution, which won the Royal Society of Literature Award; A Turbulent, Seditious and Factious People- John Bunyan and His Church, which won the 1989 W. H. Smith Literary Award and The English Bible and the Seventeenth-Century Revolution, which was shortlisted for the 1993 NCR Book Award.

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