Life in Cromwell’s Britain
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In 16 forty nine, king charles the first lost his head and britain embarked on an 11 year experiment with republicanism. Anna spentemisn's new book explores this extraordinary period through the eyes of some of those who watched it unfold. She reveals what life was like in the 16 fifties, and why this decade would prove crucial in forging modern britain.
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