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Title: Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 05: May 1660
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 05: May 1660" by Samuel Pepys is a historical diary written during the 17th century. This volume chronicles the significant events and personal reflections of Pepys, a civil servant and naval administrator, as England transitions into the Restoration period under King Charles II. The diary provides a detailed account of the political atmosphere, cultural happenings, and personal anecdotes of the time, illustrating Pepys's life and the historical context in which he lived. At the start of this volume, Pepys shares his observations and activities as England celebrates the restoration of the monarchy. The early entries recount May Day festivities, news of parliamentary support for the king, and Pepys's personal reflections on his health and his work. He describes events aboard his ship, interactions with notable figures, and the public joy surrounding the king’s return. Pepys's writing captures both the exuberance and the tumult of the era, as he details the enthusiasm of the people, including celebrations of loyalty to King Charles II, and the intricate political maneuverings that accompany the restoration of the monarchy in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
EBook No.: 4121
Published: Nov 29, 2004
Downloads: 119
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 05: May 1660
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 05: May 1660" by Samuel Pepys is a historical diary written during the 17th century. This volume chronicles the significant events and personal reflections of Pepys, a civil servant and naval administrator, as England transitions into the Restoration period under King Charles II. The diary provides a detailed account of the political atmosphere, cultural happenings, and personal anecdotes of the time, illustrating Pepys's life and the historical context in which he lived. At the start of this volume, Pepys shares his observations and activities as England celebrates the restoration of the monarchy. The early entries recount May Day festivities, news of parliamentary support for the king, and Pepys's personal reflections on his health and his work. He describes events aboard his ship, interactions with notable figures, and the public joy surrounding the king’s return. Pepys's writing captures both the exuberance and the tumult of the era, as he details the enthusiasm of the people, including celebrations of loyalty to King Charles II, and the intricate political maneuverings that accompany the restoration of the monarchy in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
EBook No.: 4121
Published: Nov 29, 2004
Downloads: 119
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.