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The Protector: A Vindication - Softcover

Jean Henri Merle D'Aubigné

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Synopsis

The Protector: A Vindication by Jean Henri Merle D'Aubigné. This historical-biographical study revisits Oliver Cromwell's life, arguing that his career was driven by Protestant faith and a commitment to religious liberty rather than personal ambition. The author traces Cromwell's private life, his piety, and his conversion; his rise in Parliament, his leadership in the Civil War, and his central role in the Protectorate. The work assesses Cromwell's character, military genius, and governance, highlighting his attempts to defend Protestantism across Europe, oppose Popery, and promote religious liberty for diverse denominations within England. It also examines the political dynamics of the Parliament, Army, and the Major-Generals, and critiques contemporary historiography that depicted Cromwell as hypocritical. Throughout, D'Aubigné presents Cromwell as a Christian statesman who sought peace, liberty, and the reform of Church and State, shaping the modern understanding of liberty and the Protestant world.

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