Hutton concludes that the precocious democracy, liberalism and pluralism the British take for granted owe their existence to Cromwell. . . . We owe this remarkable man much more than we realise.Simon Heffer, The Telegraph
Hutton is a wise and thoughtful guide through the thickets of the civil war, equally comfortable in the corridors of power and the tumult of a cavalry charge.Dominic Sandbrook, Times (UK), Best History Books of 2024
Deeply researched and beautifully written, it is. . . immensely intellectually satisfying.Andrew Roberts, Times Literary Supplement, Books of the Year 2024
A monumental achievementthe first in the great battalion of Cromwellian biographies to escape the long shadow cast by the Carlylean figure standing outside Westminster Hall.John Adamson, Literary Review
Vivid, stirring and epic.Andrew Lynch, Business Post
We will no doubt see much more of this slippery, evasive Cromwell in a third volume focusing on the Protectorate, established in 1653, from when Cromwell ruled as a king in all but name. I cannot wait.Paul Lay, The Oldie
[ Huttons] version of [ his] subject that [ he] finally presents is compellingly distinctive and one for our times.Marcus Nevitt, The Spectator
Hutton provides a new understanding of how this extraordinary figure was able to navigate the forces ranged against him and rise to the pinnacle of power.Military History Matters
Excellent: beautifully written, deeply authoritative and as sharp as a swordas powerful as a cavalry charge and as exciting for the reader.Simon Sebag Montefiore, BBC History, Books of the Year
"Hail the second volume, long awaited, of Ronald Huttons biography of Oliver Cromwell . . . We anxiously await the third volume."Stewart Rayment, interLib
Hutton writes with [ a] . . . mastery of the material.Louise Williams, Congregational History Society Magazine
A magnificent achievement. This is the most accessible and authoritative account of its subject. Cromwell emerges as both devious and manipulative.Mark Stoyle, author of Soldiers and Strangers
Praise for The Making of Oliver Cromwell: Sly, vindictive, glory-guzzling and ruthless. . . . Hutton has produced a superb, coruscating, immensely stimulating profile of the rising Cromwell.Jessie Childs, Daily Telegraph An absorbing story of a man born into relative wealth and security, apparently lacking ambition yet with an impulsive, brooding temperament.Jerry Brotton, Financial Times Remarkable. . . . The Making of Oliver Cromwell is radical, powerful and persuasive, and it will cause a stir.Anna Keay, Literary Review The Making of Oliver Cromwell had me spellbound. . . . The product of a lifetimes study, the book has changed my view of the Lord Protector.Andrew Roberts, BBC History Magazine, Books of the Year
