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www.olivercromwell.org
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| | | | | [AI summary] The lecture by Dr. Barry Coward explores Oliver Cromwell's multifaceted legacy, highlighting his complex role in shaping modern Britain and Ireland. Coward emphasizes that while Cromwell's actions had profound impacts, the outcomes often diverged from his intentions. Key points include the splintering of Protestant unity, the emergence of Britain as a major international power, the creation of the Church versus Chapel divide, and the lasting influence of Cromwellian reforms on political and religious structures. Coward also discusses the debate over whether the Cromwellian period was a turning point in British history, noting that the restored monarchy in 1660 was not a direct result of Cromwell's influence. The lecture underscores the importanc... | |
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historyforatheists.com
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| | | | | Alec Ryrie, Unbelievers - An Emotional History of Doubt (William Collins, 2019) 262 pp. We unbelievers are often mentioned in passing in histories of religion, but there are only a few works of history that focus on those of us who reject religion or who never held religious beliefs at all. This one is by a scholar who is a Christian, but one who strives to give a balanced and nuanced view of how various modern Western strains of unbelief... Read More Read More | |
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www.historyisnowmagazine.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] This article details the progression and outcome of the English Civil War, focusing on Oliver Cromwell's role in the conflict, the trial and execution of King Charles I, and the subsequent establishment of a republic in England. | |
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martinifisher.com
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| | | Ancient Greek and Roman world gave us many individuals who were celebrities in their day and whose careers provide us with what we recognize today as different aspects of the modern celebrity culture such as endorsements, groupies and 15 minutes of fame - albeit without the terminology. The price of fame in the ancient world... | ||