Cromwellian England

Cromwellian England refers to the period during the English Civil War and the subsequent Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell from 1649 to 1660. After the execution of King Charles I, Cromwell emerged as a key leader, establishing a republican government. He sought to reform society based on Puritan values, promoting religious tolerance for non-Anglicans but also enforcing strict moral codes. This era was marked by military rule and conflicts with royalists. Cromwell's leadership ended with his death in 1658, leading to instability and the eventual restoration of the monarchy in 1660 with Charles II, illustrating the complexities of governance and power in England.