“I was by birth a gentleman, living neither in any considerable height, nor yet in obscurity. I have been called to several employments in the nation - to serve in parliaments, - and ( because I would not be over tedious ) I did endeavour to discharge the duty of an honest man in those services, to God, and his people's interest, and of the commonwealth; having, when time was, a competent acceptation in the hearts of men, and some evidence thereof.”
This book compiles a selection of significant speeches from the years 1644 to 1658, offering insights into the historical context and the oratory skills of the speakers during that period. more
Oliver Cromwell was a British politician, military leader, and religious figure. Born on April 25, 1599, and died on September 3, 1658, he played a significant role in 17th-century British history. He was the leader of the English Civil War, the founder of the English Republic, and the end of King Charles I's reign. more
“I don't wish to be a slave any longer to the stringent exigencies of literature.”