Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 43 Pepys, Samuel 1633 1703 Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron 1783 1858 Griffin, Richard, Baron Braybrooke Neville, Richard Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin) 1838 1917 Wheatley, H. B. (Henry Benjamin) Bright, Mynors 1818 1883 Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 51: March 1666-67 Produced by David Widger "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.) en Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources DA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 126631 126573 2024-10-02T11:25:58.316877 2023-10-02T09:52:44.297602 text/html text/html 126624 126566 2024-10-02T11:25:58.552874 2023-10-02T09:52:44.463606 text/html text/html 134900 2024-10-02T11:26:04.630844 application/epub+zip 135381 2024-10-02T11:26:01.964886 application/epub+zip 110934 2024-10-02T11:26:00.748858 application/epub+zip 303045 2024-10-02T11:26:06.603815 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294486 2024-10-02T11:26:03.883852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222898 2022-09-02T13:19:29.614907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116232 116225 2024-10-02T11:25:58.066866 2023-10-02T09:52:44.136595 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 115939 2020-12-27T19:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43217 2020-12-27T19:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22558 2024-10-02T11:26:06.742821 application/rdf+xml 19858 2024-10-02T11:26:01.290841 image/jpeg 4337 2024-10-02T11:26:01.013851 image/jpeg 133609 2024-10-02T11:25:58.564877 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia