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Title: Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 63: March 1667-68
Note: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 63: March 1667-68" by Samuel Pepys is an unabridged historical diary written during the 17th century, specifically in the period of the Restoration in England. This work provides a detailed account of Pepys's daily life, the political and social events of his time, and his own personal reflections, making it a remarkable document for understanding life in post-Cromwell England. The primary topic revolves around the workings of the British Navy and government during a time of political intrigue and social change. In this volume, Pepys details his experiences and challenges as Clerk of the Acts and Secretary to the Admiralty. His entries reflect deep concerns over parliamentary proceedings, especially regarding the Navy's readiness and the political maneuvers against him and his colleagues. He encounters various figures of importance, discusses the difficulties in acquiring funds for naval operations, and navigates complex personal relationships. Through his candid observations, readers witness the weight of responsibility Pepys felt in managing public affairs while also contending with his private life and social gatherings, offering a vibrant portrait of a pivotal era in British history. (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.: 4187
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 116
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 63: March 1667-68
Note: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 63: March 1667-68" by Samuel Pepys is an unabridged historical diary written during the 17th century, specifically in the period of the Restoration in England. This work provides a detailed account of Pepys's daily life, the political and social events of his time, and his own personal reflections, making it a remarkable document for understanding life in post-Cromwell England. The primary topic revolves around the workings of the British Navy and government during a time of political intrigue and social change. In this volume, Pepys details his experiences and challenges as Clerk of the Acts and Secretary to the Admiralty. His entries reflect deep concerns over parliamentary proceedings, especially regarding the Navy's readiness and the political maneuvers against him and his colleagues. He encounters various figures of importance, discusses the difficulties in acquiring funds for naval operations, and navigates complex personal relationships. Through his candid observations, readers witness the weight of responsibility Pepys felt in managing public affairs while also contending with his private life and social gatherings, offering a vibrant portrait of a pivotal era in British history. (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.: 4187
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 116
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.