The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism · Character
Oliver Cromwell
Puritan political leader whose actions and policies are referenced in the context of ascetic Protestantism.
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Also known as Cromwell, Oliver Cromwell
First appearance: iv the religious foundations of worldly asceticism
Oliver Cromwell shows up with force in III: Luther’s Conception of the Calling. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cited for his letter to the Long Parliament, showing a capitalistic line of thought despite his Puritanism.
Oliver Cromwell first appears in 0009 iv the religious foundations of worldly asceticism.
In III: Luther’s Conception of the Calling: Cited for his letter to the Long Parliament, showing a capitalistic line of thought despite his Puritanism.
Later, in V: Asceticism and the Spirit of Capitalism: Baxter opposed his usurpation, yet served under his government.
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