Oliver Cromwell (Great Rulers)

Ladybird history books are social history at it's best, from; I would estimate ages 8 to 14 for school use of simply to enjoy. They bring history alive for children, and are filled with fascinating information. As well as bringing alive an animated, exciting past, they also show how events of the past, are with us today, in so many fascinating ways.Oliver Cromwell was first published in 1963, and written by L Du Garde Peach. The illustrations by John Kenney are as always fabulous. Not only does he draw epic and famous events with aplomb. His pictures of everyday English life are equally marvellous; particularly lovely are his illustrations of children.Oliver Cromwell was indeed one of the greatest figures in English history. He was a brave and deeply religious man, and a friend of all honest men- he fought for many years against tyranny and injustice and did great things for England in his years as Lord Protector. This book traces the life of this truly noble man, and the English Civil War of Cromwell and Parliament against the corrupt court of King Charles I. It also explains that Cromwell was no revolutionary, and wanted a constitutional monarch, but found he could not deal with the corrupt Stuarts. Oliver Cromwell was a brave man, as well as being a great one. He always charged with his men in the battles of the Civil War. As Lord Protector he moved freely across the country, though he had many enemies who wished to kill him. Attempts where made to assassinate him. They always failed, and this failure strengthened Cromwell in his faith. G-D, and it must be fulfilled. Cromwell was also a good man, as the author tell us. He was deeply religious and neither greedy - nor except in Ireland- cruel. He was a good father to his children and a friend of all honest men.The author rightly describes his disgust at the mean act undertaken by the government of King Charles II after the Stuart Restoration. Cromwell's head was taken from his tomb and his head set upon a pike for all to see. It was indeed a revolting unworthy act against a man who had served England so well , and had preserved England from tyranny.