The Restoration of the Monarchy

The Restoration of the Monarchy refers to the period in England around 1660 when the monarchy was reestablished after the English Civil War and the subsequent republican government led by Oliver Cromwell. Following Cromwell's death in 1658, public discontent with strict Puritan rule grew, leading to calls for a return to monarchy. In 1660, Charles II, the son of the executed King Charles I, was invited back from exile to become king. This marked the end of republican rule and initiated a period known for cultural revival and political stability, fundamentally reshaping England's governance and society.