Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 01: Preface and Life by Samuel Pepys
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"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 01: Preface and Life" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the mid-17th century. This book serves as a comprehensive record of Pepys's daily life as a prominent naval administrator, detailing his experiences and observations in a rapidly changing England post-Commonwealth. The diary touches on various topics including government affairs, social life, scientific discoveries, and personal reflections, providing readers with a vivid glimpse into
the era. In the first volume, readers are introduced to Pepys's early life, his rise to important positions within the naval administration, and his keen observations of events such as the Restoration of Charles II, the Great Plague, and the Great Fire of London. Through his entries, Pepys candidly expresses insights into his daily work as the Clerk of the Acts and later as Secretary to the Admiralty. The diary reveals his personal ambitions, domestic life, and the cultural fabric of 17th-century England, enriched with details that bring to life the complexity of his character and the society in which he lived. Not only does it serve as a historical document, but it also showcases Pepys’s remarkable narrative style, blending the personal with the public. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron, 1783-1858 |
| Editor | Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 |
| Translator | Bright, Mynors, 1818-1883 |
| Title | Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 01: Preface and Life |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries |
| Subject | Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4117 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 346 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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