The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates

The Tenure Of Kings And Magistrates is a political treatise written by the renowned English poet and author, John Milton. The book was first published in 1649, during a time of great political upheaval in England, following the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell.In this work, Milton argues for the right of people to overthrow tyrannical rulers who abuse their power and violate the natural law. He asserts that kings and magistrates are not above the law and must be held accountable for their actions. He also defends the idea of a republican government, in which power is shared among the people rather than being concentrated in the hands of a single monarch.Milton draws on classical and biblical sources to support his arguments, citing examples from ancient Greece and Rome as well as from the Bible. He also defends the execution of King Charles I, arguing that he had violated the rights of his subjects and therefore had forfeited his right to rule.Overall, The Tenure Of Kings And Magistrates is a powerful and influential work of political philosophy that has had a lasting impact on the development of democratic and republican government in England and around the world.Another sort there is, who coming in the course of these affairs, to have their share in great actions above the form of law or custom, at least to give their voice and approbation; begin to swerve and almost shiver at the majesty and grandeur of some noble deed, as if they were newly entered into a great sin; disputing precedents, forms, and circumstances, when the commonwealth nigh perishes for want of deeds in substance, done with just and faithful expedition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.