This is an annotated edition of the famous diary of Samuel Pepys, one of the most important primary sources from 17th century England. Volume 1 part 2 focuses on the years 1660 to 1661, covering Pepys's professional and personal life. This fascinating book is a must-read for anyone interested in English history.
Take a journey into the past with Pepys's iconic diary, recounting life in seventeenth-century London with unparalleled wit and candor. This essential text offers a fascinating insight into a bygone era and is a must-read for history buffs and literary aficionados alike.
This book is a complete edition of the renowned Diary of Samuel Pepys, who lived from 1633 to 1703. It is an invaluable resource for historians and researchers studying the social, political, and cultural scene of seventeenth-century England. This edition includes a life and notes of Richard, Lord Braybrooke, a prominent editor of Samuel Pepys' diary.
Gain an intimate look into the daily life of a prominent figure in 17th century England with the diary of Samuel Pepys. This collection of daily entries covers Pepys' life from January 1, 1660 to May 31, 1660. Experience Pepys' personal struggles and triumphs as he rises in the ranks of the English naval system while also navigating personal relationships and societal expectations.
The 1660s represent a turning point in English history, and for the main events -- the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague and the Fire of London -- Pepys provides a definitive eyewitness account. As well as recording public and historical events, Pepys paints a vivid picture of his personal life, from his socializing and amorous entanglements, to his theatre-going and his work at the Navy Board. Unequaled for its frankness, high spirits and sharp observations, the diary is both a literary masterpiece and a marvelous portrait of seventeenth-century life.Previously published as The Shorter Pepys, this edition is edited and abridged by Robert Latham, Fellow and Pepys Librarian at Magdalene College, Cambridge.
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