This superb study of Oliver Cromwell tells us of both his good and bad points. He was brutal, lucky, Godly but tactical and disciplined. Cromwell was aware of the value of good publicity and was promoted as "The greatest national champion of reform". Politically 'slippery' we still owe him many of the things we take for granted today .
This terrific book stands out not only for the academic but anyone interested in this tumultuous period of British history. Highly recommended.
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This book is one of a series of books about the English Civil War, and it is excellent. But this well written tome is only for serious history buffs. It goes into far too much detail for the general reader.

As usualo with a Ron Hutton book, this was well researched and well written. He is a vivid, descriptive writer who writes in a manner that the lay person can follow and enjoy. Nothing dry and overly scholarly, yet full of interesting and engrossing facts.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, I read a free, advance review copy of the book. This review is voluntary, honest and my own opinion.

Engaging, well written and excellently research. Ronald Hutton does not get the acclaim he deserves as a historian Cromwell lead a peoples revolution that like the French revolution only resulted in the oppression of the people. Power corrupts and having chopped the kings head off he later seriously considered crowning himself. Cromwell that is no Ron!

This was a great second entry in this biography of Oliver Cromwell. I had never heard of the man before this and learned a lot in these two entries. Ronald Hutton was able to create a unique story and thought the research was there and enjoyed what I read.

This book is a brilliant scholarly work. For me, as a layperson, it’s too detailed and didn’t hold my interest. I’m not the target audience.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.