What is the difference between Napoleon and Cromwell?

Napoleon Bonaparte vs. Oliver Cromwell These two were great men of their times. Both of them have left an indelible mark on history. In some things we may say they were similar. For example, both were great military Generals with great genius. read more

Cromwell, didn't have to do that. The French government knew well of Cromwell's undefeated army. So they stopped the persecution. That was Cromwell's influence. D'Aubigne continues with his comparison: He [Cromwell] has been compared to Bonaparte, and there are, indeed, striking features of resemblance between them. read more

D'Aubigne was indeed a good historian. This book, The Protector, is not all a comparison between Napoleon and Cromwell. It is a historical biography of Oliver Cromwell. The comparison only came in those passages I've quoted. However, the book is really good on Cromwell. Yes, it is interesting to make comparisons between the two. read more

Brings to mind a saying that the only people who can explain a difference between Napoleon and Hitler are the French. ;-p Cromwell at least, apart from his excursion into Ireland, kept it local. read more