"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 62: February 1667-68" by Samuel Pepys is a detailed journal offering a glimpse into 17th-century England through the eyes of a public servant. Focusing on one month, the diary entries offer a personal perspective on the era's politics, society, and personal relationships. Detailing his professional responsibilities and interactions with important individuals, it reveals Pepys' anxieties over financial audits and parliamentary inquiries, particularly concerning naval matters and prize goods. His accounts of daily life, including theater visits and social gatherings, intertwine with his reflections on significant political and personal events like Lord Sandwich's difficulties and the Navy's management. This combination paints a lively picture of English Restoration life, blending the ordinary with the historically important.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 62: February 1667-68
By Samuel Pepys
Experience 17th-century England through the intimate thoughts of a public servant as he navigates political turmoil, personal relationships, and the everyday happenings of a changing nation.
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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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