Overview

""The Diary of Samuel Pepys"" stands as one of the most significant and captivating historical documents in the English language. A vivid first-hand account of life in Restoration-era London, this journal provides an intimate window into the decade between 1660 and 1669. Through the eyes of Samuel Pepys, a naval administrator and Member of Parliament, readers are given a front-row seat to some of the most monumental events in British history, including the Great Plague of London, the Great Fire of 1666, and the Second Anglo-Dutch War. Beyond its value as a historical record, the diary is celebrated for its remarkable candor and human detail. Pepys writes with surprising honesty about his personal life, his professional ambitions, and the social mores of the court of King Charles II. From descriptions of the local theater and music scene to the intricate workings of the British Admiralty, ""The Diary of Samuel Pepys"" captures the pulse of a city rebuilding itself. It remains an essential masterpiece of literature, offering an enduring portrait of a man and his world during a period of immense transformation and drama. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

Full Product Details

9781025597522

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available