Eyewitness to History by...
Eyewitness to History by John Carey is a collection of personal reports of individuals who are a part of history. One memorable piece is a letter written by Oliver Cromwell to his brother after a victory. This is noteworthy material, because historians are not convinced that history has treated Cromwell fairly. He had been pictured as highly puritanical and unyielding. Today research suggests that he was fair and just. Cromwell's letter to his brother supports this gentler view. In an opening statement Cromwell recounts the victory for which he is thankful to God.