AGES ERA PERIOD
EARLY 17TH CENTURY
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with an absolute prerogative his father would have envied.
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through a system of draconian military courts.
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with deference to Parliament’s legislative supremacy.
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only a small area around London and Oxford.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Restoration, Restoration of the monarchy in England in 1660. It marked the return of Charles II as king (1660–85) following the period of Oliver Cromwell’s Commonwealth. The bishops were restored to Parliament, which established a strict Anglican orthodoxy.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1660 Parliament offered to restore the monarchy if Charles would agree to concessions for religious toleration and a general amnesty. Charles was not as hard-headed as his father, and he agreed to the proposals. He returned to London on a wave of popular support to be crowned Charles II (1660-85).
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1660, in what is known as the English Restoration, General George Monck met with Charles and arranged to restore him in exchange for a promise of amnesty and religious toleration for his former enemies. On May 25, 1660, Charles landed at Dover and four days later entered London in triumph.
Detailed explanation-4: -Charles II’s coronation After the death of Oliver Cromwell, his son Richard became Lord Protector. However Richard lacked the leadership qualities of his father, and he was quickly resigned. It was decided that Charles’ son should return to his rightful role, and become king.