1. Revolution & Republic: England In The 17th Century

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Mon, 23 June

1. Revolution & Republic: England In The 17th Century

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Paul Lay

Alice Hunt

Jonathan Healy

Was the mid-17th century truly a revolution, or was it an effort to preserve an ‘Ancient Constitution’? Paul Lay, Alice Hunt, and Jon Healey delve into the seismic upheavals that saw a king executed, a republic declared, and Britain and Ireland transformed. But was the Cromwellian regime a republic in any meaningful sense? Did the Parliamentarians seek radical change, or were they striving to conserve tradition? Comparing these events to the great revolutions of France and Russia, this discussion will challenge our understanding of revolution and continuity. Join us for a compelling exploration of one of the most turbulent periods in British and Irish history.