Restoration
Definition
The Restoration refers to the period when monarchy was restored in England following Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth. Charles II was invited to return from exile and reign as king in 1660.
Analogy
The Restoration is like a family reunion where an estranged family member is welcomed back home after a long time away, bringing back old traditions that were missed.
Related terms
Oliver Cromwell: He was an English military and political leader who overthrew the monarchy and turned England into a republican Commonwealth during the Interregnum.
Interregnum: A period of time (1649-1660) when England did not have a monarch, following the execution of King Charles I and preceding the Restoration of Charles II.
Merry Monarch: A nickname for King Charles II because his reign was marked by hedonism and lively court life after years of Puritan rule under Cromwell.
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