"The Diary of John Evelyn (Volume 1 of 2)" by John Evelyn is a firsthand record of life in 17th-century England during times of incredible change. Through the personal entries of John Evelyn, the story reveals his experiences growing up in a prominent family, his thoughts on key events like the execution of King Charles I and the rise of the Commonwealth, and the influence of his family on his thinking, especially his parents. The diary shows the world through Evelyn’s eyes as he navigates the period’s constantly shifting politics, culture, and society, offering a window into a world shaped by revolution and restoration.
The Diary of John Evelyn (Volume 1 of 2)
By John Evelyn
Experience the drama of 17th-century England through the eyes of a man whose detailed diary reveals the social, political, and personal upheavals of a nation in transformation.
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About the AuthorJohn Evelyn was an English writer, landowner, gardener, courtier and minor government official, who is now best known as a diarist. He was a founding Fellow of the Royal Society.
John Evelyn was an English writer, landowner, gardener, courtier and minor government official, who is now best known as a diarist. He was a founding Fellow of the Royal Society.
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