The Development of Democratic Ideas in the Puritan Army in 1647.

The article presents an exploration into the New Model Army of Oliver Cromwell in Great Britain during the Puritan Revolution, its use of democratic ideologies within its organizational structure and its influence on British constitutional history. Comments are given outlining the combination of novel political and religious movements of the era, citing its particular manifestation in the non-aristocratic officers of its units. The political debate over the maintenance of the New Model in 1647 is also discussed in-depth, citing its involvement with the "Agreement of the People" constitution.