Cromwell did conquer Scotland. There was no meaningful resistance to the conquest. The conquest was only reversed after the restoration
What were the reasons for England never really being able to conquer Scotland?
Anyone looking at only figures might think it ASB-ery.
Cromwell did conquer Scotland. There was no meaningful resistance to the conquest. The conquest was only reversed after the restoration
No, England was inherited.![]()
It's kind of like trying to occupy Afghanistan now. Climactic extremes, mountains, sparse population (generally), complex clan politics, and a group of warriors who will never, ever, ever, give up fighting until you're off their land and give them room to kill each other in peace.