Milton in Government

Milton in Government, Volume 1, provides a detailed historical analysis of John Milton's ten year tenure as Secretary for Foreign Languages to the English Republic. Robert Thomas Fallon examines the intersection of politics and literature, exploring how Milton's role within the government bureaucracy shaped his political and social views. By utilizing the State Papers Foreign and the Calendar of State Papers Domestic, this history book clarifies the poet's influence on the international affairs and foreign relations of the 1650s.

This study of politics and government reveals Milton as a knowledgeable public servant whose state letters demonstrate a deep awareness of global events. Fallon argues that this professional experience significantly impacted Milton's creative imagination and political philosophy. The text analyzes his tracts from 1659-1660, offering a new perspective on his relationship with Cromwell's Protectorate and his efforts to prevent the Restoration in Great Britain.