History of the Commonwealth and Protectorate 1649-1660

<p>History of the Commonwealth and Protectorate 1649-1660 1654-1656 delves into a pivotal period of English history offering a detailed examination of the years when England was governed as a republic following the English Civil War. Samuel Rawson Gardiner meticulously chronicles the political military and social events that shaped the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell and the subsequent Protectorate. This volume specifically covers the years 1654-1656 a time of consolidation and conflict both domestically and abroad.</p> <p>Gardiner's work provides invaluable insights into the complex dynamics of this era exploring the challenges faced by the new regime the ambitions of its leaders and the impact of its policies on the English people. Students and researchers of British history will find this an essential resource for understanding the transition from monarchy to republic and the enduring legacy of the Cromwellian period. It remains a vital contribution to the historiography of 17th-century England.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>