The Tenure Of Kings And Magistrates

""The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates"" is a political treatise written by the renowned English poet and writer, John Milton. Published in 1649, the book argues for the principle of popular sovereignty and the right of the people to overthrow a tyrannical monarch. Milton's work was written during a period of great political upheaval in England, following the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. In the book, Milton asserts that rulers are accountable to the people they govern and that they can be removed from power if they fail to fulfill their duty to their subjects. He also argues that the power of kings and magistrates is derived from the people and that they are subject to the same laws as their subjects. The book is considered one of the most important works of political theory from the English Civil War period and has had a significant influence on the development of democratic thought.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.