Oliver Cromwell - His Life in a Nutshell

“I tell you we will cut off his head with the crown upon it!” These were the words of Oliver Cromwell, demanding the life of King Charles I after the English Civil Wars. But what led Cromwell to take such a radical stance, and how did he rise from obscurity to wield such immense power? In this video, I explain.

In my book, Compact of the Republic, I explained how the downfall of King Charles and the rise of Oliver Cromwell influenced the founding generation in the United States: https://amzn.to/2xUcvF8

Best books on Oliver Cromwell:
-Antonio Fraser, Cromwell: https://amzn.to/2O2BkJ2
-Ian Gentles, Oliver Cromwell: God’s Warrior in the English Revolution: https://amzn.to/2Ql4xeQ
-John Adamson, The Noble Revolt: The Overthrow of Charles I: https://amzn.to/2Ovd6qi
-Michael Braddick, God’s Fury, England’s Fire: A New History of the English Civil Wars: https://amzn.to/2OvfkGd

Podcast: SoundCloud: dave-benner
Website: http://www.davebenner.com

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