"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 61: January 1667-68" by Samuel Pepys is like a time machine to 17th-century London, during the English Restoration, where you tag along with Samuel Pepys. He juggles work at the Admiralty with his home life, giving readers a peek into both the big events and the little details of the time. From January 1667 to 1668, Pepys writes about his daily grind at the office, shares his encounters with important people, and doesn't hold back when it comes to sharing his views on what's happening in politics, especially with the navy and the problems with France and the Dutch. This diary is not just about politics and work, as he also includes life with family and friends, like dealing with money issues and the ups and downs of relationships with coworkers. Through his stories and thoughts, Pepys paints a picture of what it was like to live back then, showing the struggles between what people wanted and what they had to do.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 61: January 1667-68
By Samuel Pepys
Step back into Restoration-era London and experience daily life as a 17th-century Englishman navigates political intrigues, social expectations, and personal desires.
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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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