King Charles II may be remembered for his hedonism, but he supported a wide range of scientific and artistic endeavours that would help shape the modern world. Elinor Evans explores the strides made in the Restoration, from safer navigation at sea to putting women on the stage
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There is a renewed interest in the West Indian colonies' relevance to the British industrial revolution and the subsequent economic transformations that substantially altered Western society's fortunes.