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100 1 _aMasson, David,
_d1822-1907
245 1 4 _aThe Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 :
_bNarrated in Connexion with the Political, Ecclesiastical, and Literary History of His Time
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-19
508 _aE-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo, Keron Vergon, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660" by David Masson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into a crucial period of English history during Oliver Cromwell's Protectorate, focusing on John Milton's role as a Latin Secretary and his interactions with the political and ecclesiastical dynamics of the time. The narrative captures the turbulent political landscape following the English Civil War, highlighting debates surrounding governance, religious tolerance, and the rise of various dissenting sects. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Cromwell's first Parliament from September 1654 to June 1657, emphasizing the complexities of governance during this period. It outlines the composition of Parliament and the challenges Cromwell faced from both Oliverians and Anti-Oliverians. Included are discussions on significant issues like the limitations of Cromwell's powers, the politics surrounding religious toleration, and the emergence of new religious sects, such as the Quakers and Fifth Monarchy Men. This account promises a rich examination of how Milton navigated his intellectual and political responsibilities amid a rapidly changing socio-political environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
653 _aMilton, John, 1608-1674
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14380
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