Routledge - Major-General Thomas Harrison Biography Book

Explore the life and legacy of a key figure in the English Revolution through this detailed historical study by Routledge. Major-General Thomas Harrison was a prominent member of the republican regime and a signatory to the death warrant of Charles I. This book examines his life starting with his execution in 1660, a moment famously observed by Samuel Pepys. Rather than following a standard timeline, this work uses a thematic approach to provide a deep look into the religious and political climate of the era. Readers will learn about the influence of millenarianism and providence during the English Revolution. The text covers the role of religion within the New Model Army and examines how literature and imagery shaped the period. It is an essential resource for those studying 17th-century history, religious movements like Fifth Monarchism, and the complex figures who shaped the English political landscape.