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After Oliver Cromwell dismissed the Rump Parliament the Protectorate emerged in the British Isles. This quasi dictatorship lasted until Oliver's less adept son, Richard came to power as Lord Protector. After this the Protectorate collapsed as the army and Parliament squabbled and General Monck was able to march into London and restore the monarchy. But how can the collapse of the Protectorate be avoided and how long can it realistically last?
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