416 Acts of Settlement and War

September 22, 2024·44 min·4 clips

As Henry Ireton besieges Limerick, the Irish pin their last hope on the Duke of Lorraine's promised army to turn the tide.

This episode explores the Acts of Settlement and war during the Cromwellian period, focusing on the harsh English settlement in Ireland, the union with Scotland, and the Anglo-Dutch naval conflicts. It challenges common myths about Cromwell's role and highlights key military and political events across the British Isles and Europe.

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