The Tenure Of Kings And Magistrates

The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates is a political treatise written by the famous English poet and author, John Milton. Originally published in 1649, the book is a defense of the regicide of King Charles I and a call for a republican form of government in England. Milton argues that kings are not divinely appointed and that they are subject to the same laws as their subjects. He also argues that the people have the right to overthrow a tyrannical monarch and establish a new government. The book was written during a time of political turmoil in England, and it reflects Milton's deep commitment to the principles of liberty and justice. The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates is considered a seminal work in the history of political thought and a key text in the development of modern republican theory.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.