France and Cromwell

Whether we do, or do not, accept Mr. Palgrave's novel and somewhat daring estimate of Oliver Cromwell, as the drudge and tool of the army, we shall, at all events, probably agree with Von Ranke, that the Protector was personally responsible for the attack on Spain and for the French alliance.

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Published in:Transactions of the Royal Historical Society 1891-12, Vol.5, p.147-156
Main Author: Haines, Herbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Armies
Common sense
Conservatism
Invasion
Protectors
Soldiers
Standing armies
War
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Summary:Whether we do, or do not, accept Mr. Palgrave's novel and somewhat daring estimate of Oliver Cromwell, as the drudge and tool of the army, we shall, at all events, probably agree with Von Ranke, that the Protector was personally responsible for the attack on Spain and for the French alliance.
ISSN:0080-4401
1474-0648
DOI:10.2307/3678049