Stuart Restoration

The Stuart Restoration refers to the period in England between 1660 and 1688, when the monarchy was restored after the English Civil War and the subsequent rule of Oliver Cromwell. It began with the return of King Charles II to the throne following years of republican government. This era was marked by a revival of arts, culture, and the establishment of the Church of England. Charles II aimed to reconcile differences between royalists and parliamentarians while navigating political tensions. The Restoration ultimately set the stage for the Glorious Revolution in 1688, which established constitutional monarchy in England.