"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 32: December 1664" by Samuel Pepys is a window into 17th-century England through the eyes of a civil servant during the Restoration. The diary recounts Pepys's daily experiences, from his work within the King's administration and White Hall meetings, to his rich social interactions and observations of a society grappling with war and scientific discovery. Readers gain insight into Pepys's professional world with insight into his responsibilities in naval affairs. The book highlights the era's political climate, chronicling the brewing conflict with the Dutch and its impact on England's trade and national spirit, and weaves together the larger events with Pepys's personal life and thoughts, including his concerns and reflections on happenings, like the appearance of a comet.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 32: December 1664
By Samuel Pepys
Amid rising tensions with the Dutch, a man records his daily life, mixing weighty matters of state with the intimacies of home, giving readers a peek into a vibrant era.
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About the AuthorSamuel Pepys was an English diarist and naval administrator. He served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament, but is most remembered today for the diary he kept for almost a decade. Though he had no maritime experience, Pepys rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and his talent for administration. His influence and reforms at the Admiralty were important in the early professionalisation of the Royal Navy.
Samuel Pepys was an English diarist and naval administrator. He served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament, but is most remembered today for the diary he kept for almost a decade. Though he had no maritime experience, Pepys rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and his talent for administration. His influence and reforms at the Admiralty were important in the early professionalisation of the Royal Navy.
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