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Title: Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 51: March 1666-67
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 51: March 1666-67" by Samuel Pepys is a historical diary written in the 17th century. This captivating account chronicles the daily life of Pepys, a clerk of the Admiralty, providing a rich and intimate glimpse into the personal and political intrigues of Restoration England during a tumultuous period marked by war, social change, and personal challenges. The diary combines personal reflections with contemporary historical events, making it a significant work for understanding both the individual experiences and larger societal contexts of the time. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to the everyday life and duties of Samuel Pepys as he navigates his role within the Admiralty amidst challenges related to funding and naval affairs. He records routine activities, interactions with colleagues, and notices from the political landscape, including concerns about the state of the Navy, political tension surrounding the Duke of Buckingham, and various social engagements. Pepys reflects on personal matters, such as his wife's musical lessons and the impact of her music on their relationship. Additionally, he reveals his anxiety about the health of his sick father and mother, setting a personal tone amid the broader political machinations of the era. The opening chapters establish not only the historical context but also the emotive qualities of Pepys's experiences, providing a detailed and engrossing narrative. (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.: 4174
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.
This edition has images.
Title: Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 51: March 1666-67
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 51: March 1666-67" by Samuel Pepys is a historical diary written in the 17th century. This captivating account chronicles the daily life of Pepys, a clerk of the Admiralty, providing a rich and intimate glimpse into the personal and political intrigues of Restoration England during a tumultuous period marked by war, social change, and personal challenges. The diary combines personal reflections with contemporary historical events, making it a significant work for understanding both the individual experiences and larger societal contexts of the time. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to the everyday life and duties of Samuel Pepys as he navigates his role within the Admiralty amidst challenges related to funding and naval affairs. He records routine activities, interactions with colleagues, and notices from the political landscape, including concerns about the state of the Navy, political tension surrounding the Duke of Buckingham, and various social engagements. Pepys reflects on personal matters, such as his wife's musical lessons and the impact of her music on their relationship. Additionally, he reveals his anxiety about the health of his sick father and mother, setting a personal tone amid the broader political machinations of the era. The opening chapters establish not only the historical context but also the emotive qualities of Pepys's experiences, providing a detailed and engrossing narrative. (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.: 4174
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.