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Part V The 17th Century The Period of Revolution and Restoration 资产阶级与王朝复辟时期 Historical Background In 1603, Queen Elizabeth died; James I came to the throne. →a divided England In 1625, Charles I succeeded James I. In 1649 Charles I was beheaded. England became acommonwealth under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell. In 1660 monarchy was again restored. →the period of Restoration The Revolution of 1688→overturned the Restoration Characteristics of this period The 17th century was one of the most tempestuous periods in English history. Contradiction between the feudal system and the bourgeoi