Original Title: La Vie du Bouddha; According to the Legends of Ancient India; Translated from the French by Paul C. Blum
#17459569 in Books Theodore Roosevelt 2006-06-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .78 x 5.98l; 1.12 #File Name: 1428625259348 pagesOliver Cromwell
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Oliver Cromwell [ Illustrated ]By richard bridburgWhat a wonderful surprise this book that I happened upon was! Roosevelt takes us into seventeenth century England. He describes the state of political and religious affairs there and constantly makes things understandable by making comparisons to American history. He views Cromwell from every aspect and what he has to contend with. Struggles around early democratic thinking and religious liberty; what to do with a weak duplicitous King; how to deal with extremists; the vast majority wishing liberty for their own religion only. He describes his great generalship as well as his massive cruelty especially in Ireland. He looks at a people conditioned to obeying an absolute monarchy for centuries and in the end he becomes Lord Protector with absolute powers but he also lays the foundation for a democratic parliament and for real religious liberty which was brought to fruition much later.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a Script for a Play.By artistwelderIt is a play; it is short and a quick read. I was expecting a book; but who can complain when it is free. Not a whole lot of information; but a little insightful.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Difficult readBy John M. SmithDid not finish reading due to the complexity of the writing.
