EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 14 MIN

Cromwell in Ireland: Campaign, Conquest, and Legacy

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

Oliver Cromwell's expedition into Ireland in 1649–1650 is often reduced to a simple narrative of conquest and cruelty. In this episode we examine contemporary accounts, the realities of siege warfare at Drogheda and Wexford, the subsequent land settlement legislation, and how historians debate policy versus desperation. We also consider why Cromwell’s legacy remains a focal point in Irish memory today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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