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What was the Cromwellian Conquest of Ireland (1649-1653)?

Introduction The Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, or Cromwellian war in Ireland, (15 August 1649 to 27 April 1653) was the re-conquest of Ireland by the forces of the English Parliament, led by Oliver Cromwell, during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Cromwell invaded Ireland with the New Model Army on behalf of England’s Rump Parliament… Read More

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What was Pride’s Purge (1648)?

Introduction Pride’s Purge is the name commonly used for an event that took place on 06 December 1648, when soldiers prevented MPs considered hostile to the New Model Army from entering the House of Commons. Despite defeat in the First English Civil War, Charles I retained significant political power. This allowed him to create an… Read More