In the following excerpt, Barg uses Cromwell's speeches to examine his final, troubled years in power and relies on the theories of Carl Marx and Friedrich Engels to explain Cromwell's attitude toward the poor and the bourgeoisie.

In the following excerpt, Ashley characterizes Cromwell as a man who felt moved by Providence to reestablish the correct balance between Church and State in England.

In the following excerpt, Gaunt employs letters and speeches to demonstrate Cromwell's evolution as military leader and politician during the Civil War of 1642-1646.

In the following excerpt, Sommerville analyzes Cromwell's speeches for evidence of his belief in Providence as a rationale for rebellion, seizure of power, and the execution of King Charles I.

In the following excerpts, Hill observes that Cromwell's ideas have had lasting effects on the minds of the English people, influencing their subsequent behavior toward the monarchy and their beliefs regarding religion, the middle class, and liberty.

In the following excerpt, Roots asserts that the occasional incoherence and ambiguity of Cromwell's speeches indicate that he spoke "extempore," without the benefit of formal written preparation, and that some of his ambiguity might also have been intentional.

In the following excerpt, Gillingham relies on Cromwell's letters and conversations to illustrate his development as a revolutionary soldier and as the leader of a loyal army.