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Cromwells major-generals: Godly government during the English Revolution (Politics Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain MUP)
Christopher Durston
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The first full-scale study of the rule of Cromwell’s major-generals over England and Wales during 1655 and 1656. This is a period which had a dramatic impact upon contemporaries and has remained a powerful symbol of military rule down to the present day. Contains chapters on the three most important aspects of the major-generals' work: the collection of the decimation tax; the attempt to improve the security of the regime; and the struggle to build the 'Godly Nation'. Concludes with an investigation of the 1656 election and the major-generals subsequent unexpected fall from power. Fills a major gap in the ... Read more
The first full-scale study of the rule of Cromwell’s major-generals over England and Wales during 1655 and 1656. This is a period which had a dramatic impact upon contemporaries and has remained a powerful symbol of military rule down to the present day. Contains chapters on the three most important aspects of the major-generals' work: the collection of the decimation tax; the attempt to improve the security of the regime; and the struggle to build the 'Godly Nation'. Concludes with an investigation of the 1656 election and the major-generals subsequent unexpected fall from power. Fills a major gap in the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719060656
SKU
V9780719060656
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Ref
99-15
About Christopher Durston
Christopher Durston is Reader in History at St Mary's College, Twickenham -- .
Reviews for Cromwells major-generals: Godly government during the English Revolution (Politics Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain MUP)
"'A splendid book. It illuminates the whole of the 1650s and Cromwell's complex relationship with the people and culture of the time. A tremendous achievement.' Professor John Morrill, Cambridge University"