
Cromwellian regime
The Cromwellian regime refers to the period when Oliver Cromwell led England as a military and political leader after the English Civil War, from 1649 to 1658. It followed the execution of King Charles I, establishing a republic called the Commonwealth. Cromwell then became Lord Protector, effectively ruling as a military dictator. His government enforced strict Puritan morality, suppressed opposition, and aimed to reshape society according to their religious ideals. It was a time of political upheaval, with power centralized in Cromwell’s hands, leading to both internal stability and significant conflict with those who disagreed with his rule.