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Title: Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 49: January 1666-67
Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 49: January 1666-67" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the 17th century. This work represents the detailed and personal reflections of Pepys, who served as a clerk and secretary to the Admiralty during a tumultuous period in England marked by political intrigue and societal change. The diary entries provide insight into Pepys's daily life and the events of the time, including the looming threat of foreign invasion, governmental debates, and personal relationships. Throughout this volume, readers are invited into Pepys's world as he notes significant occurrences such as fears of French aggression, the complexities of political maneuvering in Parliament, and his various social interactions that range from dinner parties to theatrical performances. Key characters in his life include members of the court, fellow officials, and friends, all of whom populate his reflections on the political landscape, maritime affairs, and personal entanglements. Pepys showcases a blend of humor, concern, and candidness about his observations, from mundane domestic details to grave national issues, all of which offer a fascinating glimpse into life during the restoration period 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.: 4172
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 56
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 49: January 1666-67
Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 49: January 1666-67" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the 17th century. This work represents the detailed and personal reflections of Pepys, who served as a clerk and secretary to the Admiralty during a tumultuous period in England marked by political intrigue and societal change. The diary entries provide insight into Pepys's daily life and the events of the time, including the looming threat of foreign invasion, governmental debates, and personal relationships. Throughout this volume, readers are invited into Pepys's world as he notes significant occurrences such as fears of French aggression, the complexities of political maneuvering in Parliament, and his various social interactions that range from dinner parties to theatrical performances. Key characters in his life include members of the court, fellow officials, and friends, all of whom populate his reflections on the political landscape, maritime affairs, and personal entanglements. Pepys showcases a blend of humor, concern, and candidness about his observations, from mundane domestic details to grave national issues, all of which offer a fascinating glimpse into life during the restoration period 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.: 4172
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 56
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.