"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 54: June 1667" by Samuel Pepys is a historical diary that offers a glimpse into 17th-century England through the eyes of a government official during a time of war and social upheaval. The diary recounts the daily experiences and thoughts of Samuel Pepys from June 1st to June 24th, 1667, detailing his work at the Admiralty, his personal life, and his observations on the events unfolding around him. As England faces naval threats from the Dutch, Pepys grapples with administrative duties, frets over national security, and comments on the mood of the populace. The entries paint a picture of a society on edge, struggling with governmental missteps and questioning the stability of the monarchy amidst growing unrest and wartime anxieties.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 54: June 1667
By Samuel Pepys
Witness England in crisis as a government man records the daily struggles, fears, and political turmoil of a nation at war.
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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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