The Last Years Of The Protectorate, 1656-1658 (1909)

The Last Years of the Protectorate, 1656-1658 is a historical book written by Charles Harding Firth in 1909. The book provides a detailed account of the final years of the Protectorate, the period of English history between the execution of Charles I and the Restoration of Charles II. Firth examines the political, social, and economic developments of the period, including the rule of Oliver Cromwell and his son Richard Cromwell. The book also covers the foreign policy of the Protectorate, including the wars with Spain and the Netherlands, and the diplomatic relations with France. Firth's analysis is based on contemporary sources and provides an insightful view of the challenges faced by the Protectorate during its last years. The book is a valuable resource for historians and students of English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.