ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |12 pages

The Man from Huntingdon

chapter |20 pages

The Biographer

chapter |10 pages

The Fishmonger

chapter |18 pages

The Kinsmen

chapter |18 pages

The Ely Petitioners

chapter |29 pages

The two Elections of 1640

chapter |12 pages

Another Election

chapter |11 pages

The War Years

chapter |6 pages

Back to the Restoration

chapter |11 pages

Conclusion