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Cromwell's Complex Legacy
This chapter explores Oliver Cromwell's impact on religious toleration during the Interregnum, highlighting his personal beliefs and the legislative shifts towards religious freedom. It contrasts the experiences of non-conformists in England and Ireland under Cromwell's rule, examining the societal restrictions despite a newfound diversity of practices. The chapter also delves into Cromwell's military and political strategies in Scotland and Ireland, revealing the challenges he faced in consolidating his power and the evolution of governance during this tumultuous period.