1. Introduction -- Part I. Reconstructed Politics. 2. The making of government policy. 3. Royalism and conservatism in the Cavalier Parliament . 4. The structure of parliamentary politics -- Part II. The Reconstruction of the Old Regime. 5. Finance. 6. Government. 7. Religion. 8. Indemnity -- Part III. The End of Reconstruction. 9. Faction: 1661-September 1665. 10. War: October 1665-November 1666. 11. Defeat: December 1666-September 1667. 12. Conclusion -- Appendix