"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 67: August 1668" by Samuel Pepys is a glimpse into 17th-century England through the eyes of a naval administrator during the Restoration period. Documenting daily life, personal musings, and historical happenings, the diary pulls back the curtain on government operations, societal norms, and Pepys's own life. It covers his attendance to naval matters, involvement in social events, and the duties required of his office, intermixed with personal health concerns, like his failing eyesight. From discussions of military strategy and naval management to ordinary details like theater visits and family moments, the entries paint a picture of Pepys's experiences and the world around him.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 67: August 1668
By Samuel Pepys
Navigate 17th-century England through the candid journal entries of a naval administrator, chronicling both significant historical events and the simple moments of daily life.
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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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