""John Milton The Scholar In Politics (1608-1674)"" by Hillis, Newell Dwight is a comprehensive biography of the famous English poet, polemicist, and civil servant, John Milton. The book covers Milton's life from his birth in 1608 to his death in 1674, focusing on his political activities and how they influenced his literary works. Milton was a staunch supporter of the Puritan cause during the English Civil War and served as a Latin Secretary to Oliver...