Richard Cromwell's Protectorate 1658-59
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- Richard Cromwell's Protectorate
- A relatively smooth transition ... Smith; 'his fall in 1659 was by no means a foregone conclusion'
- However, Richard was more of a 'civilian' man and alienated both the Republicans and Lambert
- He was eventually forced to dissolve Parl. in May 1659
- Which was dominated by Presbyterians, crypto-Catholics and some Republicans
- He was eventually forced to dissolve Parl. in May 1659
- He did inherit the regime with many problems, incl. £2mil debt.
- However, Richard was more of a 'civilian' man and alienated both the Republicans and Lambert
- He denounced his power 9 months after his ascension
- Without a King-like figure as a recognised Head of State the government lacked legitimacy.
- Lambert managed to hold off a Royalist rebellion and the installation of the Rump but his troops dispersed when Monck started his march from Scotland.
- Without a King-like figure as a recognised Head of State the government lacked legitimacy.
- A relatively smooth transition ... Smith; 'his fall in 1659 was by no means a foregone conclusion'
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