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Oliver Cromwell Part 1: The Rise of Ironsides
Real Dictators
The Prelude to English Civil War
The chapter explores the political turmoil in England in 1640, focusing on power struggles within Parliament, the downfall of the Earl of Strafford, tensions between loyalty to the king and dissent, and the writing of the grand remonstrance. It also delves into broader unrest in Scotland and Ireland, rumors of Irish rebellion linked to King Charles I, and questions of trust in his leadership amidst conflicts with Scotland and the Bishops Wars.
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