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Jan 25, 2023 · Described by some as a sincere man of action, labelled a tyrannical dictator and traitor by others, Oliver Cromwell is admired and reviled in equal measure. We unearth the truth behind the fascinating story of the man who crushed the Cavaliers
Sep 28, 2018 · In this video Professor Justin Champion grapples with the difficult question of whether Oliver Cromwell can be regarded as a hero or villain.
Nov 9, 2009 · Oliver Cromwell was a political and military leader in 17th century England who served as Lord Protector, or head of state, of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland for a...
Apr 9, 2015 · Cromwell Hero or Villain. BBC History File documentary on Oliver Cromwell. Intended for educational use.
Following the defeat of King Charles I in the English Civil Wars, and later his trial and execution, Oliver Cromwell became ‘Lord Protector’ in 1653.
Mar 18, 2023 · In this educational YouTube short, we delve into the life of Oliver Cromwell, a prominent figure in England's history. Learn about his political and religiou...
Feb 17, 2011 · Oliver Cromwell played a leading role in bringing Charles I to trial and execution, and was a key figure during the civil war. Why does he remain one of the country's most controversial public...
Apr 29, 2024 · Oliver Cromwell, English soldier and statesman, who led parliamentary forces in the English Civil Wars and was lord protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1653–58) during the republican Commonwealth. Learn more about the life and accomplishments of Cromwell in this article.
Jan 24, 2019 · By the time that Cromwell’s conquest of Ireland was complete, at least 200,000 Catholics had been killed and a further 50,000 were sold into indentured servitude, little better than slavery, being deported to the colonies in North America and the Caribbean.
Dec 4, 2015 · Cromwell is the inevitable result of what happens during a revolution. Usually the best organized, narrow minded bigots become rulers. Cromwell’s Protectorate was largely a disaster and while Cromwell is not a particularly odious man by the day’s standards, he in fact was little more than a tyrannus absque titulo.
