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54. Cromwell and the Protectorate

The Rest Is History

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The Turmoil of the Protectorate and Richard Cromwell's Role

This chapter delves into Richard Cromwell's fleeting role as Lord Protector, noting his struggles for military backing and the resurrection of monarchy with Charles II. It addresses Cromwell's dynamics with factions like the Levellers and sets the stage for upcoming controversies surrounding his leadership.

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