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Milton and the Commonwealth rise under Cromwell
The piece traces the rise of the Commonwealth after the king’s execution, noting the army led by Independents and sects faced strong Royalist and Presbyterian opposition. It credits Milton’s genius and pamphleteering, especially The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates, for justifying actions against the king and shaping Commonwealth policy. It concludes with Milton accepting the Secretary of Foreign Tongues role as Cromwell assumes supreme command in Ireland.
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