"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 53: May 1667" by Samuel Pepys is a record of daily life during a pivotal time in England, written by a naval official deeply involved in the era's events. Within these pages, Pepys captures a layered portrait of his world, mixing professional duties with personal reflections and social observations, starting in May of 1667. He moves from the Excise Office, where he talks about important financial matters and the Lord Treasurer's health, to enjoying the May Day celebrations in the park. His interactions with high-ranking officials and friends highlight the complex nature of courtly life, full of social news and political opinions. Pepys's diary entries weave together his personal thoughts with the demands of his job, showing the challenges he faced in leadership, relationships, and the big changes happening in society as he manages his duties amidst a changing England.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 53: May 1667
By Samuel Pepys
Experience 17th-century England through the eyes of a prominent official as he juggles naval duties, political intrigue, and personal reflections in his detailed diary.
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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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