424 King Cromwell

The History of England

David Crowther

Royal, Queen, Europe, Modern, Parliament, History, Monarchy, Early Modern, Medieval, English, England, King, Politics

4.8 • 5.9K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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After a year of the rule of the major generals, there was no money to support their militia. Now, the obvious solution was to repeat and continue the decimation tax; but the Council of State felt that parliament must be consulted. The opponents of the miliary regime gathered their strength - this was their opportunity to mount a coup of their own.

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0:00.0	Just before you start, I must tell you that the 2025 History of England tour is up and available for booking.
0:08.7	This year we're going from the 8th to the 17th September to glorious Yorkshire.
0:13.5	We'll explore the natural wonder of the Dales, there'll be abys, castles, beautiful villages, loads more.
0:20.2	And then York, magnificent historic capital of the north,
0:24.0	with the Minster, the Shambles, railway museums, such an amazing place. Also, there will be fun,
0:30.4	laughter and folk music, not necessarily all at the same time. Hop along to the history of
0:35.1	england.com.com.com to find out more. Right, that's it. On with the episode.
0:45.5	The train is now approaching. Junction and platform. Passengers. Airport, please stay on board. Next stop, road station.
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0:59.6	There's more to iPhone.
1:36.7	Music Hello everyone and welcome back to the history of England, episode 424, King Cromwell.
1:47.1	Last time, we advanced further into the protectorate, deeper into the protectorate. In political terms, I think we can agree it hasn't all been plain sailing, the seas have been choppy. We have seen a first
1:53.2	protectorate parliament, which was distinctly chippy, and the new constitution has therefore
1:59.0	still not been confirmed by the people.
2:01.9	The objective of healing and settling has been blown out of the water by the decimation tax.
2:07.3	The major generals may not be changing everyone's lives, but they're still roundly detested by most.
2:14.1	There had been achievements, of course.
2:16.4	The Commonwealth is sort of settled.
2:19.0	Rebellion is banished.
2:20.6	Normal service of local and national government has resumed at last.
2:24.2	Stability is back in town.
2:26.2	The quality of parish ministers had been somewhat improved.
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