Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 03: February 1659-1660 by Samuel Pepys

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Author Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703
Editor Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron, 1783-1858
Editor Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917
Translator Bright, Mynors, 1818-1883
Title Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 03: February 1659-1660
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 03: February 1659-1660" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the 17th century, specifically during the early years of the Restoration period in England. This volume continues the detailed and personal narrative of Pepys, who was a prominent naval administrator and member of the British government, chronicling his daily life, professional challenges, and the political turbulence of the time. This diary volume likely focuses on Pepys’s observations of the political environment, personal interactions, and social life amidst changing governance. In this volume, Pepys provides rich details of his routines and various encounters, such as dealings with army officers and his reflections on the civil unrest following the Rump Parliament's struggles. His entries detail interactions with figures like General Monk, who plays a central role in the reinstatement of a new Parliament. Amidst discussions of military pay, legal matters, and social gatherings, Pepys also mentions personal concerns such as health issues and the dynamics within his household. Through his observations, readers get a sense of the societal and political shifts in England during this transformative period, all conveyed through Pepys's candid and engaging prose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries
Subject Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries
Subject Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries
Subject Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources
Category Text
EBook-No. 4119
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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