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1.16- The Restoration

Revolutions

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The History of the English Revolution

On may first, 16 60, parliament passed a bill that stated the government is and ought to be by kings, lords and commons. The next week, a commission of 12 representatives, including sir thomas fairfax, sailed to the hague to officially invite charles to london. Charles accepted and sailed for dover, where he was met by monk, whom the king kissed and called father. On may 20, ninth, king charles the second entered london to thunderous applause. It was all over. The cycle of the english revolution had finally full circle.

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