Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 08: October/November/December 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 08: October/November/December 1660
Note Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 08: October/November/December 1660" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the mid-17th century, capturing the daily life of a prominent Englishman in a transformative period of British history. The diary entries detail Pepys's personal reflections, societal observations, and interactions with notable figures as the country begins to stabilize after the tumultuous events of the English Civil War and the Restoration of the monarchy. The beginning of this volume immerses readers in Pepys's routine as he navigates his responsibilities as Clerk of Acts and Secretary to the Admiralty. Various entries from early October reveal his domestic life, including discussions about home improvements and financial concerns, as well as his interactions with family and friends. Pepys also documents significant political events, such as the discussions regarding military disbandment and the executions of condemned traitors. His keen observations reflect the social dynamics of the time, while his musings on religion and politics provide insight into the shifting landscape of Restoration England. (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. 4124
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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