History of Richard Cromwell and the Restoration of Charles II: Vol. 1

This is the first in a two-volume series that discusses in great detail the accession of Richard Cromwell, the son of Oliver Cromwell, who ruled England for just under nine months, and the rise and restoration of the royal family and the reign of Charles II. This volume begins with the rise of Richard Cromwell to ruler and continues through the breakdown of the Commonwealth, as well as including dozens of contemporary letters written by esteemed persons of the time.