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Ludlow's Administration

Ludlow's Administration refers to a period in the 1650s when Edward Ludlow, a parliamentary general, played a key role in governing England during the Interregnum, after the English Civil War. This era followed the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. Ludlow was involved in military and political governance, advocating for republican principles and greater political reform. His administration faced challenges, including social unrest and conflicts within the ruling authority, ultimately reflecting the complexities of transitioning from monarchy to a republican form of government in England.