English Restoration (jan 1, 1660 – jan 1, 1785)
Description:
The Restoration period began in 1660, the year in which King Charles II was restored to the English throne. The bishops were restored to Parliament which helped establish a strict Anglican orthodoxy, and there was also an expansion in colonial trade. There was an increase in education and literacy, which caused the revival of drama and literature to occur.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1660
jan 1, 1785
~ 125 years