Regicide and Republic in England - 1647-1660
Explore the tumultuous period of English history from 1647 to 1660 in this lecture from Yale University's course on Early Modern England. Delve into the events leading to Charles I's execution, the establishment of republican regimes, and Oliver Cromwell's pivotal role. Examine the failed negotiations with Charles I, the army's intervention, and the second civil war's outbreak. Analyze Cromwell's military campaigns, political maneuvers, and the various phases of his rule. Understand the lasting impact of this revolutionary period on England's political and religious landscape, despite the monarchy's restoration in 1660. Gain insights into the Putney Debates, the Commonwealth, the Protectorate, and the dissolution of Parliament during this transformative era in English history.