Routledge Major-General Thomas Harrison - English Revolution 1616-1660

This scholarly work examines the life and times of Major-General Thomas Harrison, a pivotal figure in the English Revolution whose execution by the Restoration government in 1660 became one of history's most infamous spectacles. Using a thematic rather than chronological approach, the book explores how millenarianism and religious providence shaped Harrison's role in the republican regime, his position as a signatory to Charles I's death warrant, and his influence within the New Model Army. Through analysis of religion, literature, and contemporary imagery, the author illuminates Harrison's significance in understanding the broader religious and political currents of the English Revolution. This detailed historical biography offers readers insight into the ideological divisions and personal convictions that defined a transformative period in English history.