The Rule of the Major-Generals, 1655-1657
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- The social origins of the Major-Generals differed greatly, for example, Goffe was the son of a clergyman, Haynes was a member of the gentry and Whalley was Cromwell's cousin
- The impact of the Major-Generals differed greatly, for example, in the North-West, they supported Worsley and enabled him to be particularly effective, whereas in Hampshire and Sussex, Goffe had little impact
- Some Major-Generals used arbitrary methods, for example, Desborough took bonds for good behaviour…
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