417 Kicking the Rump

In 1653, hope for a promised land seemed distant amid political corruption and high taxes. Oliver Cromwell navigated a chaotic post-election landscape, battling frustrations over reform and ideological clashes. Tensions rose within the Army Council as the threat of dissolving Parliament loomed. Deep divisions emerged as leaders sought a caretaker government, culminating in Cromwell's intense conflict with the Rump Parliament. The episode invites listeners to engage in a light-hearted discussion while contemplating the duality of Cromwell's motivations.