Cromwell's Confrontation and the Fall of the Republic

This chapter examines Oliver Cromwell's pivotal role in the aftermath of Charles I's execution and his aggressive move to dissolve Parliament. As tensions between the military and legislative bodies escalate, Cromwell's assertion of power leads to both his assumption of the Lord Protector title and the eventual decline of the English Republic. The narrative culminates in the restoration of monarchy with Charles II, highlighting lasting changes in England's political landscape.