Carolean era

For the reign of the incumbent Charles III, see Charles III § Reign.
Nell Gwyn, a courtesan, who rose to be the King's mistress and an icon of the Carolean era

In the English-speaking world, Carolean era refers to the reign of Charles II (1660–1685)[1] and usually refers to the arts. It is better known as The Restoration. It followed the Interregnum when there was no king. The period was noted for the flourishing of the arts following the demise of The Protectorate. It ended with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 when James II of England & VII of Scotland went into exile.

The Carolean era should not be confused with the Caroline era, which refers to the reign of Charles II's father, Charles I (1625–1649).[1] The phrase came into use again following the accession of King Charles III.[2][3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Curl, James Stevens (2006). "Carolean". A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198606789. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Relationship between UK Crown and law in focus as Carolean era begins". International Bar Association. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  3. ^ Hackney, Jake (2022-09-09). "Reason King Charles III's reign is called the Carolean era". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  4. ^ "Newspaper headlines: 'Crowning glory' of 'happy and glorious' Coronation". BBC News. 2023-05-06. Retrieved 2023-05-07. The King and Queen finally have their "crowning glory", the Sunday Times says, as it looks at the dawn of the new Carolean age.

Further reading

  • Hayden, Judy A. "From Caroline Tears to Carolean Laughter: Re-historicizing the Restoration of Charles II." English 49.194 (2000): 109–126.
  • Miyoshi, Riki. "Thomas Killigrew's Early Managerial Career: Carolean Stage Rivalry in London, 1663–1668." Restoration and 18th Century Theatre Research 27.2 (2012): 13–89.
  • Rothstein, Eric, and Frances M. Kavenik. The Designs of Carolean Comedy. (Southern Illinois Univ Press, 1988).