Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'Oliver Cromwell'

Oliver Cromwell was an English military and political leader who rose to prominence during the English Civil War, eventually becoming Lord Protector of the Commonwealth from 1653 until his death in 1658. His controversial legacy includes the overthrow of the monarchy, establishment of a republican government, military campaigns in Ireland and Scotland, and implementation of Puritan reforms. In alternate history scenarios, Cromwell's rule often serves as a pivotal point for exploring different trajectories of British constitutional development and the potential permanence of republican governance in England.

What If The English Civil War Never Happened?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the conflict between Parliament and Charles I was resolved peacefully, fundamentally altering the development of constitutional monarchy, democracy, and Britain's global influence.