The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 Narrated in Connexion with the Political, Ecclesiastical, and Literary History of His Time

"The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649" by David Masson is a historical narrative that explores the life of John Milton against the backdrop of England's turbulent Civil War era. The book investigates Milton's personal journey and literary creations alongside pivotal political moments, like the Westminster Assembly, which aimed to reshape church governance. Masson intricately connects Milton's battles with marriage and his groundbreaking writings on divorce to the larger themes of religious and political debate that defined the time. The narrative begins by painting a vivid picture of the Westminster Assembly, examining the involvement of English and Scottish religious figures and setting the context for the important discussions that influenced Milton’s life and writings. The book unearths Milton’s intellectual and personal challenges during a period of massive social and political upheaval.