History of Britain
work by Milton
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John Milton's History of Britain (1670) is a prose work reflecting his extensive research into early British history, from the Anglo-Saxon era through to the Norman Conquest. Milton critically evaluated his sources, drawing from records by historians such as the Venerable Bede and Geoffrey of Monmouth. The work remained incomplete at publication due to interruptions in his writing process. Milton, a significant English author, is also known for his epic poem Paradise Lost and his advocacy for political and religious liberty.12
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