This book is a fascinating biography of Sir John Eliot, one of the most important figures of seventeenth-century England. It chronicles Eliot's life and career, from his early years to his imprisonment in the Tower of London, to his ultimate martyrdom in the cause of parliamentary freedom. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the political and social history of seventeenth-century England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.