Product Description

Few historical characters have courted controversy as much as Oliver Cromwell: murderer of a monarch or revolutionary hero? From humble beginnings he rose to lead an army that would overthrow the British monarchy and gain himself the title of Lord Protector . With comment from Tony Benn MP, this DVD exami nes the religious and political turmoil that would propel Cromwell to the pinnacle of his power, throw England into two civil wars and see Charles I sent to the block! Narrated by Graham McTavish

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26400 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-03-05
• Rating: Exempt
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 48 minutes

Synopsis
An in-depth profile of Oliver Cromwell.

Customer Reviews

Oliver Cromwell. Traitor or Liberator?
Even today Oliver Cromwell remains a name burned into history. In his time he was a Titan; leaving England a vastly different country from the land into which he was born. This DVD attempts, in only 48 minutes; to take the viewer through the life and times of this political and military giant. It succeeds splendidly, with a clear synopsis covering all the major events of Cromwell's life and times; the detail being fleshed out by commentary from numerous highly respected experts including Tony Benn MP. Should you wish for greater detail, other titles in this series include:- The English Civil War, Edgehill, Naseby, Newark 1643-1646, Marston Moor and Charles I. I consider this DVD exellent value for money, recommending both it and the series from which it comes to anyone who wishes to pick up the essentials of British, and to a large extent world history; without spending to much time or money doing it.History Makers - Oliver Cromwell [DVD]

One for your basket Charles?
When compared with programmes like Battlefield Britain, this is a fairly pedestrian production of a crucial event in the history of the UK that discusses the religious and political events leading to the ascendancy of parliament and Oliver Cromwell, civil war and the beheading of king Charles1. Featuring in depth coverage of religious reform, the causes of war, the Royalists, Parliamentarians, Prince Rupert, Scotland, Parliaments victory and the King's trial. Narrated by Robert Powell the DVD also contains a few `special features' including a test your knowledge quiz and a picture gallery. Ok to watch once but I wouldn't buy it.