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So, I'm fairly new to the Alternate History forums, as of right now, but Ive done a fair bit of reading. I have currently caught up with three major timelines here and one elsewhere, and am in the process of reading two other ones.

Admittedly, that probably isnt very much. However, I've always been a major fan of discussing alternate history, and the like, and I love writing... So, I am thinking of beginning the process of researching what I need to make my own timeline, one that I havent found any major A-H writings on, and would think woyld have alot of discussion surrounding it.

The survival of the English Commonwealth after the death of, or lacking the rise of, Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. I am slightly lacking in knowledge of Western European history during this time period, but have always thought the idea of an English republic rising from this time period and lasting for at least a long period of time could have had a major effect on modern history.

I have seen some ideas on how this could be possible, but was hoping to get discussion on the situation going and see if I could get any help gathering sources and such that could help me with this topic.

My main concerns are possible points of diversion that could contribute to this change, sources that I can read to get a better feel for the era for writing purposes, and discussing the plausible drawbacks of this happening. Any help, ideas, or discussion will probably be helpful!

Thanks for your time!
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