The Death of Oliver Cromwell

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Summary: A powerful, albeit circumstantial, case
Review: I disagree with Jay Freeman's assessment of this book. The author meticulously reconstructs Cromwell's last days and reveals the royalist Dr. Bate's account as a tissue of lies and misrepresentations. While the verdict might well be a Scotch one (that is, "not proven"), McMains makes a strong if not absolutely convincing case for poisoning.

Rating:
Summary: A good read, recommended
Review: While it is true that the case might not hold up in court, I found this an interesting read and would recommend it to anyone interested in cromwell.