A new book exploring a decade of republican rule in Britain is being launched in Winchester.

Republic: Britain’s Revolutionary Decade 1649-1660, by historian Alice Hunt, will be launched at P&G Wells Bookshop on Thursday, October 3 at 6pm.

The book delves into the 'interregnum', a brief period of republican governance that has had a lasting impact on British monarchy, politics, religion and culture.

Professor Hunt, who lives in Winchester, recounts the thrilling tales of the republic and its characters, from politicians to poets.

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Alice Hunt will launch her new book with an event at P&G Wells (Image: Dan McNally/Newsquest) The book highlights the rapid developments of the 1650s, illustrating how each year brought cataclysmic events that altered the course of the newly-formed republic and its people.

The narrative also challenges the notion that the restoration of Charles II in 1660 was inevitable or universally welcomed.

Hunt, a professor at the University of Southampton, has previously authored The Drama of Coronation and co-authored The Rough Guide to the Royals.

Her latest work, published by Faber, is priced at £25 and is available as a hardback.

Tickets for the launch event are free, but booking is essential due to limited space.

Tickets can be reserved via pgwells.co.uk.

The bookshop is located in College Street.