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The first new biography of Oliver Cromwell in several years, this
rounded account does equal justice to his public and private life,
to his political career, his military abilities and his passionate
religiosity. Ian Gentles synthesizes much recent research including
Cromwell's activity as a lay preacher, his patronage of the arts
and his promotion of horsebreeding. Gentles also provides fresh
findings on Cromwell's pay as a soldier, his personal enrichment as
general and lord protector, his little-known erotic side, and his
astonishing generosity in the cause of international Protestantism.
At the same time, this approachable study provides a new assessment
of Cromwell's genius as a soldier and sheds light on the
suspenseful drama surrounding parliament's offer of the crown in
1657. Ideal for students and general readers alike, this is an
essential and stimulating introduction to all aspects of the life
of a key figure in British history.
The definitive account of the superior fighting force that powered
the English Revolution The New Model Army was one of the most
formidable fighting forces ever assembled. Formed in 1645, it was
crucial in overthrowing the monarchy and propelling one of its most
brilliant generals, Oliver Cromwell, to power during the English
Revolution. Paradoxically, it was also instrumental in restoring
the king in 1660. But the true nature of this army has long been
debated. In this authoritative history, Ian Gentles examines the
full scope of the New Model Army. As a fighting force it engineered
regicide, pioneered innovative military tactics, and helped to keep
Cromwell in power as Lord Protector until his death. All the while,
those within its ranks promoted radical political ideas inspired by
the Levellers and held dissenting religious beliefs. Gentles
explores how brilliant battlefield maneuvering and logistical
prowess contributed to its victories-and demonstrates the vital
role religion played in building morale and military effectiveness.
This is a collection of essays about major aspects of the "English Revolution" of the mid-seventeenth century. It examines how it was fought (soldiers), how it was defended and argued over (writers), and how it was shaped and how it failed (statesmen). The essays are written by both established and younger scholars of the period in honor of Austyn Woolrych, founding Professor of History at the University of Lancaster and the author of many influential books and articles.
This collection of essays examines the struggles of the people of
England with the collapse of civilization as they knew it. As the
country fell into civil war and near anarchy, the people sought out
in word and action how to preserve what could still be preserved or
to create new political, religious and social certainties. The
authors discuss individuals or groups who were soldiers, writers or
statesmen of the Civil Wars or the Interregnum, people who were at
the centre of power or in more humble and localized circumstances.
All of the authors take their inspiration from the work of Austin
Woolrych, whose own books and articles focus on these very
questions. This volume is published in his honour.
Interfacial science impacts on our lives in diverse and surprising
ways. Without it, we would face bubble bath without the bubbles,
detergents which don't clean, cappuccinos without the froth. It has
also fuelled some of the most ground-breaking and
throught-provoking advances in research in recent times, from
biosciences to nanotechnology. Introduction to Interfacial Science
offers an engaging insight into the study of the physical and
chemical properties of interfaces, how they behave, why they behave
as they do, and how this behavior can be harnessed and exploited in
novel and exciting ways.
Interfacial Science: An Introduction is an accessible text
introducing readers to the chemistry of interfaces, a subject of
increasing relevance and popularity due to the emergence of
nanoscience.
Opening with an overview of the key principles of capilliarity and
adsorption, the book goes on to explore liquid/gas, solid/gas, and
liquid/liquid interfaces, before examining biological interfaces,
one of the most stimulating areas of current research. With the
careful explanation of essential mathematical and physical
concepts, and description of real world applications of the
material presented, the book helps the student to build confidence
in, and see the relevance of, the topics covered.
Striking a careful balance between the highly mathematical
treatments of the subject by more specialist texts, and the
rudimentary treatment offered by general physical chemistry texts,
Interfacial Science: An Introduction offers a breadth and depth of
treatment which is perfect for any advanced undergraduate course on
this exciting, dynamic subject.
Online Resource Center
The Online Resource Center to accompany Interfacial Science: An
Introduction features the following resources for registered
adopters of the text:
- Downloadable figures
- Solutions manual, containing worked solutions to the exercises
appearing in the textbook
- Protocols for around five laboratory experiments, appearing as MS
Word documents, for lecturers to modify to suit their own
particular setups
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