A complete collection of the historical, political, and miscellaneous works of John Milton, both English and Latin: with som [sic] papers never before publish'd [the second volume].

1698 Tracts of John MILTON History of Moscow Tenure of Kings Magisrates English

"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven."

― John Milton, Paradise Lost

This second volume from the 1698 edition of the complete works of John Milton includes his collection of tracts which were written from 1649-1660. These tracts include 'Tenure of Kings and Magistrates', the character of wicked kings, his observations on the Peace with Ireland, and a defense of the people of England responding to Salmasin's 'Defense of the King'. Other notable tracts in this volume include his 'History of Mascovia', a letter on education to Samuel Hartlib, and a treatise on grammar.

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MILTON, John

A complete collection of the historical, political, and miscellaneous works of John Milton, both English and Latin: with som [sic] papers never before publish'd [the second volume].

Amsterdam [i.e. London]: [publisher not identified], Finish'd in the year MDCXCVIII. [1698].

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages; volume 2

o [6], 443-872

· References: Wing M 2087

· Provenance: Armorial Bookplate

o Thomas Foley of Great Witley Court in the County of Worcester Esq.

Thomas Foley, 2nd Baron Foley (1742 – 1793), was a British peer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1767-1777 when he was raised to the peerage.

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather

o Visible repair at inner hinges

· Size: ~12.75in X 8.25in (32cm x 21cm)

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