"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 52: April 1667" by Samuel Pepys is a window into 17th-century England through the eyes of a naval administrator, chronicling daily life, courtly drama, and personal reflections amidst the Second Anglo-Dutch War; the diary entries highlight interactions with important figures like Sir W. Coventry and Sir G. Carteret as they navigate financial issues for the Navy, painting a picture of official responsibilities mixing with personal thoughts, with a sad tone, offering insights into government actions, military problems, and the complicated relationships that shaped Pepys’s world and the social scene of London, capturing both the highs and lows of his experiences.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 52: April 1667
By Samuel Pepys
Experience the political and personal life of a naval administrator in 17th-century England as he handles war, financial problems, and difficult relationships during a turbulent time.
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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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