"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 "Deeply researched and beautifully written, it is. immensely intellectually satisfying."--Andrew Roberts, Times Literary Supplement "A monumental achievement--the 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 "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 lifetime's study, the book has changed my view of the Lord Protector."--Andrew Roberts, BBC History Magazine , Books of the Year.