An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
54. Cromwell and the Protectorate
May 20, 2021
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Paul Lay
Context:
Introduced as the book written by the podcast guest Paul Lay, described as 'absolutely garlanded with praise' and recommended at the end of the episode
Author: James Harrington
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Mentioned as 'an advice book to Cromwell' in the context of discussing classical republicanism and Venetian republicanism that influenced thinkers like Harrington and Milton
Author: Martin Bennett (editor)
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Recommended by Paul Lay as 'a very good new book' that represents the most up-to-date scholarship on Cromwell's Irish campaign, with contributions from both British and Irish historians