Episode 61
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell has puzzled biographers for centuries. He was a complex character - courageous and religiously devout, but at the same time devious and self-serving. A remarkable new biography reveals a fuller picture of the man.
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
November 15, 202146m 46s
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Show Notes
<p>Oliver Cromwell - the only commoner to have become Britain's head of state - has puzzled biographers for centuries. He was a complex character, courageous but at the same time devious and self-serving. But the Cromwell who comes through in his own speeches and writings does not give us the full picture.</p><p> </p><p>In this edition of <em>Not Just the Tudors</em>, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Professor Ronald Hutton about his remarkable new book which reveals a Cromwell who was both genuine in his faith and deliberate in his dishonesty.</p><br><p>You can also subscribe to our <strong>Tudor Tuesday </strong>newsletter, <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here ></a></p>
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