Samuel Pepys and the Royal Navy

"Samuel Pepys and the Royal Navy" by J. R. Tanner is a historical exploration of Samuel Pepys' impactful work within the Royal Navy during the Restoration era, told through lectures delivered at Trinity College, Cambridge. The book sets the stage by showcasing Pepys's collection of naval documents and his goal of documenting naval history. Tanner looks at the administrative problems Pepys faced while working for the Navy. He investigates documents from the time that inform us about the challenges of corruption and inefficiency within the Navy. The book analyzes the tricky world of naval administration, the management of money, providing food, and the changes Pepys tried to make.