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The Restoration: A Political and Religious History of England and Wales, 1658-1667 (Clarendon Paperbacks)

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While this book will be of primary interest to studying Stuart history, it has plenty to offer those who read fiction set in this period as well as those of us interested in the making of goverment policy.

This book starts with the death of Oliver Cromwell in September 1658 and the consequent fall of the Protectorate in July 1659.

The Restoration of the Stuart monarchy (effective from 29 May 1660) was eventful in and of itself. The return of Charles II to the throne of England and Scotland was part of an eventful period in English history which also saw naval wars, plague, religious persecution, and the Great Fire of London.

While outside the scope of this book, men like Isaac Newton, Robert Hooke and Christopher Wren also lived during this period and made many significant contributions to science, mathematics and architecture.

My only criticism of this book is that a simple chronology would make it easier for a less academic reader to make sense of the events described.

Recommended to those who seek to understand the period between the reigns of Charles I and II and its impact on England and Scotland.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith