General Monck declaring for a free Parliament
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Narrated and Animated Movie ! ] It was the declaration in 1659 by the powerful General Monck in favour of a 'free Parliament', which made possible the Restoration of Charles II. Monck's declaration ensured that the army would acquiesce in the Parliament's decision, and enabled the Restoration to take place as a constitutional and non-party proceeding without bloodshed.
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