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The Interregnum

In Our Time

CHAPTER

Restoration and Revelations: The Impact of Monk and Cromwell

This chapter explores General George Monk's pivotal role in ending the English interregnum and restoring the monarchy under Charles II. It examines the political complexities and international ramifications of Oliver Cromwell's foreign policy while highlighting the long-term effects of the 1650s on England, Scotland, and Ireland. The narrative further delves into the cultural memory of the restoration period, emphasizing the tension between remembrance and national amnesia in shaping historical perspectives.

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