Cromwell's Major-Generals
Download or Read eBook Cromwell's Major-Generals PDF written by Christopher Durston and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2001-07-06 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Christopher Durston |
| Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
| Total Pages | : 274 |
| Release | : 2001-07-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0719060656 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780719060656 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Cromwell's Major-Generals by : Christopher Durston
Book excerpt: Christopher Durston's full-scale study ambitiously documents the history behind what remains today, a powerful symbol of military rule. He explores the motivations behind the decisions to appoint the major-generals, looking at their careers and personalities. Durston pays particular attention to the collection of the decimation tax, the attempt to improve the security of the regime, and the struggle to build a godly nation. He concludes with an investigation of the 1656 election and the major-generals' subsequent fall from power.
