Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire 03.42 - The Rule of the Major Generals
Jun 23, 2025
34:32
After rebellion and disappointment, Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell fears he has lost God's favour. The only way to restore it is do his work on earth - the moral reformation of England and Wales.
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