Restoration

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Middle School
1

The events of 1660 when English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were restored under Charles II.

2

The era of Restoration (1660 to 1685) under Charles II, or to 1688 when James II was king.

3

The restoring of the Bourbon Dynasty in 1814.

4

The restoring of imperial rule in Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji.

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