Real Dictators Oliver Cromwell Part 4: The Conquest of Ireland
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May 7, 2024 The podcast delves into Oliver Cromwell's conquest of Ireland after the King's execution, highlighting the brutal tactics and atrocities committed. It also explores Cromwell's military triumphs in England, political challenges, financial struggles, and declining health. The narrative ends with the aftermath of Cromwell's death, the failed succession by his son, and the eventual restoration of the monarchy.
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Siege of Drogheda
- On September 11, 1649, Cromwell's New Model Army besieged Drogheda, Ireland.
- Around 3,000 defenders and civilians were killed after refusing surrender.
Uncharted Territory
- King Charles I's execution created a power vacuum and uncertainty.
- Parliament established the Commonwealth, but its future was unclear.
Rise of Radical Groups
- The Interregnum period was marked by radical groups and ideas.
- This included the Levellers, Diggers, Quakers, and Fifth Monarchists.