 When I was released from these engagements, and thought that I was about to enjoy an interval of uninterrupted ease, I turned my thoughts to a continued history of my country, from the earliest times to the present period. I had already finished four...  The Western - Page 1831878Full view - About this book
 | John Milton - 1835 - 350 pages
...and thought that I was about to enjoy an interval of uninterrupted ease, I turned my thoughts to a history of my country, from the earliest times to the present period." In 1649, Milton says, " I had already finished four books of the history, when after the subversion... | |
 | John Milton - 1835 - 1044 pages
...and thought that I was about to enjoy an interval of uninterrupted ease, I turned my thoughts to a History of my Country, from the earliest times to the present period." Of this great undertaking, only six Books, four now, and two afterwards, were completed. They were... | |
 | Samuel Carter Hall - 1836 - 336 pages
...about"), until l64ft — "when after the subversion of the monarehy, and the establishment of a republie, I was surprised by an invitation from the council of state, who desired my services in the oflice of foreign affairs.*" This appointment he owed, we think, to the influence of President Bradshaw.... | |
 | Samuel Carter Hall - 1836 - 390 pages
...about"), until 1649—" when after the subversion of the monarehy, and the establishment of a republic, l was surprised by an invitation from the council of state, who desired my services in the office of foreign affairs." This appointment he owed, we think, to the influence of President Bradshaw, a... | |
 | Benjamin Hanbury - 1844 - 686 pages
...equal. " Alter the subversion of the monarchy, and the establishment of a republic," says Milton, " I was surprised by an invitation from the Council...appeared soon after, which was ascribed to the King : . . I was ordered to answer it. . . I did not insult over fallen majesty ; . . I only preferred Queen... | |
 | 1849 - 600 pages
...absorbed in the oppressive contributions which I had to sustain, afforded me a scanty subsistence. ... I was surprised by an invitation from the Council...desired my services in the office for foreign affairs. "J Milton entered upon the office to which he was thus honorably called on the loth March, 1649. The... | |
 | John Milton - 1845 - 580 pages
...thought that I was about to enjoy an interval of uninterrupted ease, I turned my thoughts to a continued history of my country, from the earliest times to...most invidious charges against the parliament. I was otdered to answer it ; and opposed the Iconoclast to his Icon. I did not insult over fallen majesty... | |
 | 1849 - 602 pages
...absorbed in the oppressive contributions which I had to sustain, afforded me a scanty subsistence. ... new "J Milton entered upon the office to which he was thus honorably called on the 15th March, 1049. The... | |
 | John Milton - 1855 - 900 pages
...and thought that I was about to enjoy an interval of uninterrupted ease, I turned my thoughts to a history of my country, from the earliest times to the present period." In 1649, Milton says, "I had already finished four books of the history, when after the subversion... | |
 | John Milton - 1872 - 234 pages
...thought that I was about to enjoy an interval of uninterrupted ease, I turned my thoughts to a continued history of my country, from the earliest times to...I was surprised by an invitation from the Council 1 This applies to all he had hitherto written. of State, who desired my services in the office for... | |
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