A short critical review of the political life of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Comprised under the following heads: His descent, alliances, and first advances to popularity; with a view of the motives to the civil war, and the sentiments of Mr Locke and a British parliament concerning resistance. His military exploits, and wonderful success in the civil wars, during the life of king Charles I. His military actions after that king's death, during his government in Ireland. His war against the Scots under king Charles II. till he totally routed them at Worcester. A view of his conduct towards K. Charles I. with a vindication of him in many particulars. His management towards the parliament, the army, and the parties he had to deal with, till he assumed the sovereignty. A view of his civil government, from his dissolving the long parliament to his death. His behaviour towards foreign princes and states; his zeal for the honour of En

People / Organizations

• John Bancks (Author)

Imprint

Glasgow: printed by James Knox, and sold at his shop, near the head of the Salt-Mercat, MDCCLXIII. [1763]

Publication year

1763-1763

ESTC No.

T135436

Grub Street ID

183853

Description

[8],356,[12]p. ; 12⁰

Note

A gentleman of the Middle-Temple = John Banks.

With a half-title and an index.

Braces in imprint.

Uncontrolled note

P. 18 misnumbered 20. E reports a plate in its copy; probably an insertion, but check other copies when they turn up on this point