Restoration may refer to: In government / politics A restoration's a historical episode whereby a previous government regains control over an area or jurisdiction. Restoration's inclusive also of the period immediately following that episode. Historical examples The Restoration (English Restoration) Spain under the Restoration, the Spanish Restoration Meiji Restoration, a period in Japanese history after 1866 The French equivalent (the Restoration), or the European Restoration, are also us… (More on Restoration)