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I have always wondered what if Richard Cromwell had been as effective as a ruler/dictator as his notorious yet very successful father. Would any semblance of monarchy have been restored and if so when? Would a modern democracy been closer to happening than in our OTL? How would have this new style/form of rule been accepted abroad and how would the established powers of Europe have reacted to this prolonged dictatorship? Would other European nations throw off the shackles of monarchy and the divine right of Kings far sooner than in our OTL? Would England be more of a player on the European continent in military terms?

Also please remember I am new to this site and this is a subject which I do not know every detail. That is why I am posting here.

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