"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 46: October 1666" by Samuel Pepys is a window into 17th-century England, capturing the daily grind and major events through the eyes of a well-placed civil servant following the Great Fire of London. The book provides a personal record of Pepys' life as he juggles his duties in the Admiralty, wrestles with frustrating colleagues and dwindling funds, and deals with the consequences of the fire. The diary entries detail Pepys' concerns over naval expenditures, ship lists, and Parliament tensions, all while weaving in glimpses of his social life and how London is changing through reconstruction efforts. Pepys' honest account of his professional and personal experiences paints a picture of a society grappling with challenges and seeking to rebuild.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 46: October 1666
By Samuel Pepys
Amidst political tensions and social change in London, a man chronicles his work, frustrations, and society in a historical diary.
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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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