Essays Tagged: "Cromwell"

A Man for All Seasons, by Robert Bolt. On More's Moral Dilemma

so if More does not support the king, he could be executed for treason. Similarly, the king orders Cromwell, his assistant, to apply pressure by finding a reason to kill More, to force him out of the ... ade More to support the King, but it does not work, and More sticks to his morals.Henry also orders Cromwell to pressure More to support the divorce. At first, Cromwell informs More directly that the ...

(5 pages) 269 5 4.5 Mar/1997

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Everyone in " A Man For All Seasons" by Robert Bolt, is pursuing their own ends. What makes More special?

particularly concerned with his goals, regardless of the path he must take to reach them is Thomas Cromwell. Cromwell is the personification of pragmatism and is willing to do anything, providing the ... g the end sees him satisfied. '...our job as administrators is to make it as convenient as we can,' Cromwell states in reference to the King's divorce and the pursuit of More's support. He is '...the ...

(9 pages) 78 0 3.0 Dec/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Absolutism in the English society in the seventeenth century

the reign of the Stuart kings, James I and Charles I; religious problems and diversity; and Oliver Cromwell's absolutist rule. James I, the founder of the Stuart line of English kings, was a firm bel ... f England from the Puritans, Calvinists, and the Roman Catholics. After the execution of Charles I, Cromwell governed England essentially as an absolutist ruler. Unlike the English, the goal of the Fr ...

(10 pages) 134 0 3.8 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Study notes on Andrew Marvell.

ed Latin Secretary to the Council of State, place previously occupied by his friend Milton. Mourned Cromwell's death in 'Upon the death of his late Highness the Lord Protector'; was an MP; his influen ...

(6 pages) 95 0 4.7 Sep/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

About King Charles and his decaputation, some creative interviews included.

a king is finally here and many are happy. Parades were held today to honor our new leader, Oliver Cromwell, after he defeated the forces of King Charles I. But today brought tears to everyone's eyes ... d. Now England is declared a republic, also called the Commonwealth, under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell. This also brings an end to laws against the people that were unfair. The House of Commons ...

(2 pages) 37 0 0.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Conflict in A Man for All Seasons

olt's play,A Man for All Seasons, Thomas More resists pressures exerted by HenryXIII through Thomas Cromwell, The Duke of Norfolk, and Alice More.These pressures involve Thomas More in a battle of wil ... e.These pressures involve Thomas More in a battle of will, in which he faces amoral dilemma. Thomas Cromwell, More's clever enemy, pressures ThomasMore to succumb to King Henry's demands. More's lost ...

(7 pages) 70 1 4.6 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Was Oliver Cromwell after Power for Himself?, By T S

ld be known as the interregnum as England became a republic ruled by the leader of the army; Oliver Cromwell. Oliver Cromwell was known for criticising Charles' ruthlessness and abuses of his power bu ... known for criticising Charles' ruthlessness and abuses of his power but it is believed by some that Cromwell was after power himself.The first action of Cromwell's that led me to believe that he was a ...

(3 pages) 41 0 3.7 Mar/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

"Bolt claims, 'All my plays and films have a modern relevance'. What do you think is the modern relevance of A Man for All Seasons?

ialistic possessions. "Every man has his price."Also still on the pragmatic side of the spectrum is Cromwell, a cynical, scheming, brutal man, who's skill is sensing the weakness of others, and he is ... y), hence he will be safe under the law "In silence is my safety under the law" this is not true as Cromwell, who we could associate with in today's society would be such a figure as for example an Cr ...

(4 pages) 34 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

This is an essay about Oliver cromwell. The topic was:Should Cromwell be condemned for his actions at Drogheda?

In this essay I will try to solve the question should Cromwell be condemned for his action is Drogheda? It was quite obvious Cromwell did not like ... . He believed the Irish should be punished for this. He got his revenge with the Drogheda massacre. Cromwell and his armies nearly killed 3,000 people including not just the soldiers, also many women ... the town to surrender. If they did he would have to spare them, if they didn't he could kill them. Cromwell did ask Drogheda to surrender but its Defending commander refused so he did not have to spa ...

(2 pages) 31 0 1.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Why did Cromwell forcibly dissolve the Rump in April 1653, despite having fought to defend Parliament in the Civil War?

d ironic that despite having fought to defend the rights of Parliament in the Civil War of 1642-46, Cromwell forcibly dissolved the Rump in 1653, a mere 4 years after the execution of the King and est ... publican dilemma'. However, despite these conflicting interpretations it is indeed apparent that by Cromwell ordering the Rump to "In the name of God, go!" on 20th April 1653, military power was place ...

(3 pages) 19 0 0.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

To what extent did Cromwell's rise to prominence by 1646 depend on personal and social ties?

Oliver Cromwell's rise to prominence by 1646 has been a matter of much historical debate, with many histori ... s been a matter of much historical debate, with many historians disagreeing about the importance of Cromwell's personal and social ties before the Civil War. Many such as John Morrill have played down ... he significance of these 'tenuous' ties he inherited by birth, re-assessing the traditional view of Cromwell's early life up until 1640. Indeed, Cromwell's achievement in progressing from the lower en ...

(3 pages) 18 0 5.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Oliver cromwell

In January 1649, King Charles I was executed, his death warrant signed by Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell became the new ruler of England and in his reign he achieved some controversial a ... ain, using contemporary views, quotes and other sources which give different interpretations.One of Cromwell's major assets was the New Model Army, which he established and used to defeat the King's a ... the New Model Army, which he established and used to defeat the King's army. As a military leader, Cromwell did both good and bad things, and there are differing opinions of whether he and his army o ...

(7 pages) 42 0 5.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain?

their own nations, and sacrificed themselves as victims in order to achieve better goodness. Oliver Cromwell is one of those heroic figures who contributed his entire life to take back the tradition o ... ed his entire life to take back the tradition of England, which was deteriorated by King Charles I. Cromwell however isn't a typical hero- in actual facts many people wouldn't even consider him to be ...

(7 pages) 51 0 5.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

' The world turned upside down' why is this phrase used of the period 1647-50 in England

afford so any further concessions would lead inevitably to further punishments. Charles rather like Cromwell in some respects also believed that God was on his side by this time whereas with Cromwell ... s with Cromwell he had based this notion and belief on the fact that he had won the first war. when Cromwell agreed to try and settle the dispute with Charles, Charles refused and form of peace and ha ...

(5 pages) 31 0 1.0 Jul/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The Causes of the War for Independence

erties and across the ocean helped drive the colonists into a rebellion.George tried to enforce the Cromwell's old Navigation Act of 1651 to stop smuggling which was the life-blood of the colonials. T ...

(3 pages) 32 0 5.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

Aphra Behn's "The Widow Ranter", similarities and parallels between the events and characters of the play and those of the English Civil War

learly Bacon, who is called both a "rebel" and a "general" in the play is meant to represent Oliver Cromwell; the Indian King, who is called the "Monarch" represents King Charles I, and the Counsel of ... ttle in the woods with everyone fighting everyone.In the parallel account of the English Civil War, Cromwell and the Long Parliament are initially on the same side as well, in opposition to King Charl ...

(8 pages) 13 0 4.5 Mar/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Oliver Cromwell Biography

INTRODUCTION Nearly 350 years after his death, Oliver Cromwell still remains one of the most contentious figures in English - and in World History. His st ... most powerful man in England, has been told from numerous angles and depending on the author's bias Cromwell has been everything from England's greatest historical figure to the devil incarnate.Cromwe ... s ever and his military successes led him to become one of the most powerful men in all of England. Cromwell controlled the New Model Army at the time of Charles I's imprisonment and execution and pla ...

(3 pages) 10 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

Essay on Contemporary Urban Regeneration Strategies

Handbook, Sage Publications LTD, (2000), pp 9-36Smith, M.K., "Tourism, Culture, and Regeneration", Cromwell Press, Towbridge, CABI International, (2007)It is crucial to highlight that although econom ... _________________________________________________Smith, M.K., "Tourism, Culture, and Regeneration", Cromwell Press, Towbridge, CABI International, (2007)Entriken, J.N., "The Betweenness of Place: Towa ...

(11 pages) 26 0 0.0 Dec/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Was it the weaknesses of the Royalists or the strength of their opponents which best explains the outcome of the First Civil by 1646

ists lost the English civil war in the years 1642 - 1646. The factors that caused their defeat were Cromwell's talent for warfare and how he displayed it on the battlefield. The factions of the royali ... g or radical views unique to any English army. Ultimately, the Army's Generals (particularly Oliver Cromwell) could rely both on the Army's internal discipline and innate support for the "Good Old Cau ...

(10 pages) 20 0 0.0 Jan/2009

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

A Critical Evaluation of two Research Methods, Qualitative and Quantitative

e control of men, and 70% of female arrests where by females acting alone. An ethnographic study by Cromwell, Olsen, and Avary was also mentioned. But, due to sample size limits it was seen as conclus ...

(6 pages) 169 0 3.0 Oct/2009

Subjects: Science Essays