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David Masson
David Masson (1822–1907) was a Scottish academic, literary critic, and historian known for his influential works on English literature. He held the position of Professor of Rhetoric and English Literature at the University of Edinburgh from 1865 to 1895. One of his most notable works is the biography "Life of John Milton," a comprehensive seven-volume study of the poet's life and writings. Masson also edited and contributed to various literary periodicals, helping shape the study of English literature in his time.
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CHAPTER I THE WESTMINSTER ASSEMBLY IN SESSION—THE SOLEMN LEAGUE AND COVENANT: SCOTTISH COMMISSIONERS IN THE ASSEMBLY—DEBATES ON CHURCH-GOVERNMENT: APOLOGETICAL NARRATION OF THE INDEPENDENTS—PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS—SCOTTISH AUXILIARY ARMY IN ENGLAND. The Westminster Assembly held its first formal meeting in Henry the Seventh's Chapel on Saturday, July 1, 1643, after the impressive opening...
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CHAPTER I. OLIVER'S FIRST PROTECTORATE CONTINUED: SEPT. 3, 1654-JUNE 26, 1657. Oliver's First Protectorate extended over three years and six months in all, or from December 16, 1653 to June 26, 1657. The first nine months of it, as far as to September 1654, have been already sketched; and what remains divides itself very distinctly into three Sections, as follows:— Section I:—From Sept....
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