"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1665 N.S." by Samuel Pepys is a captivating historical diary detailing the life and times of a man living in England during the 1660s. Written in the first-person perspective, the diary gives a close look at Pepys's experiences amidst major events like the Second Anglo-Dutch War and the Great Plague. The story follows Pepys as he navigates his responsibilities at the Admiralty, his social life, and personal challenges, showing his day-to-day activities and interactions. It reveals his thoughts on everything from financial matters and fancy dinners to the worries caused by warfare and the plague. The diary is filled with honesty, sharing Pepys's feelings about jealousy, politics at work, and his personal happiness and disappointments, painting a picture of both the man himself and the world around him.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1665 N.S.
By Samuel Pepys
In a time of war and disease in London, one man's candid diary reveals his personal ambitions, social entanglements, and daily trials.
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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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