Brutal dictator or the saviour of Parliamentary democracy? The slaughter of the Irish or brilliant military strategist? Historian Paul Lay joins Steven Edginton in the final episode of History Defended to discuss accusations against Oliver Cromwell. Watch the full episode above or listen on your podcast app.

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