I know, it's confusing. Strictly speaking if you're writing the pov of a character of the period it would be accurate to say 1648. Of course, that might confuse the reader too...so I understand the dilemma.
Since I'm studying to be an archivist I have to deal with that issue a lot. If it helps at all, there are books out there called Book of Dates that gives scads of information on regnal years, holidays, etc.
Interestingly enough, Charles II dated his regnal year in records as the year of his father's death despite not actually 'reigning' until after Cromwell's death.
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Date: 2008-11-03 02:52 pm (UTC)Since I'm studying to be an archivist I have to deal with that issue a lot. If it helps at all, there are books out there called Book of Dates that gives scads of information on regnal years, holidays, etc.
Interestingly enough, Charles II dated his regnal year in records as the year of his father's death despite not actually 'reigning' until after Cromwell's death.