An exam-focused study of the three main issues about Cromwell, designed specifically for today's AS and A Level students. This title covers: / Why historians differ -- an introduction to interpretations and historiography / A brief biography, including a timeline and an 'Understanding Cromwell' box / Issue 1: Was religion his main motivation? / Issue 2: Was he radical or conservative? / Issue 3: Why is he seen as both a hero and a villain? / Cromwell: an assessment / Further reading