Ep 213: Paul Lay on Cromwell and the English Civil War
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Cromwell's Governance and the Path to Restoration
This chapter explores the turbulent political landscape of 1650s England under Oliver Cromwell, detailing the rise and fall of the Nominated Assembly and the establishment of the Instrument of Government. It examines the complexities of Cromwell's foreign policies, including his ill-fated Western design, and how his providential worldview shaped governance and military strategies. The narrative culminates with the eventual restoration of Charles II, highlighting the shift from inclusivity to repression in governance following a civil war.
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