John Morley — Oliver Cromwell

London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1904. Leather. A smartly bound copy of John Morley's biography on Oliver Cromwell, an interesting look at the life of the statesman. Bound by Henry Young & Sons.John Morley's insightful biography on the life of Oliver Cromwell, expanding upon Samuel Rawson Gardiner's earlier biography. This work shows an interesting look at the controversial figure, who lead the call to execute Charles I, and lead the country during the Protectorate. Ink inscription of Francis Gathorne Hardy to the recto of the front free endpaper. In a half crushed morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Spine is a little faded. A few small marks to the boards and spine. Very light bumping to the extremities. Small chip to the head of the spine. Spots to the fore edge, and a few scattered spots to the endpapers. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just a few scattered spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .