No Englishman has made more impact on the history of his nation than Oliver Cromwell; few have been so persistently maligned in the folklore of history. The central purpose of Antonia Fraser's book is the recreation of his life and character, freed from the distortions of myth and Royalist propaganda. Cromwell was a man of contradictions and surprising charm. This decisive and ruthless commander was also a country gentleman and a passionate connoisseur of music. Of Cromwell's fitness for high office, this fascinating biography leaves no doubt. Under his rule English prestige abroad rose to a level unequalled since Elizabeth I, yet his campaign in Ireland has cast a shadow over his reputation. Antonia Fraser displays great insight into this complex man and reveals a totally unexpected Cromwell, far removed from the received stereotype.
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Antonia Fraser has written many acclaimed historical works which have been international bestsellers. She was made CBE in 1999, and awarded the Norton Medlicott Medal by the Historical Association in 2000. She is married to the playwright Harold Pinter and lives in London.
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This review is from: Cromwell Our Chief of Men-Tpb (Paperback)
I bought this volume after researching opinions on the various biographies of OC, and was not disappointed. This was described to me by someone I respect academically as "The Definitive Biography" and even if it's not, I found it informative. I wasn't brought up with a liking for Cromwell, but found Antonia Fraser's sympathetic and even heroic treatment of him to have aided my knowledge. There remain enigma's, though, such as how a professed Christian could be a regicide and the exact nature of his relationship with Menasseh ben Israel.
This is well worth the purchase, even if it's something of a hagiography.
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