Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 28: April/May 1664 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 28: April/May 1664
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 28: April/May 1664" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account recorded during the mid-17th century. This volume captures the day-to-day life of Pepys, a prominent figure in the English Navy and the Civil Service, detailing both his personal experiences and the political events surrounding the Anglo-Dutch tensions leading up to war. The diary entries provide insights into the societal norms, daily routines, and intrigues of the time, along with Pepys' reflections and observations. At the start of this volume, we find Pepys engaged in his typical routine: attending to his duties in the office, visiting various locations around London, and interacting with key figures, such as the Duke of York. The entries also reveal personal details, including his relationship with his wife and concerns regarding his family, particularly surrounding the impending Dutch conflict. As conversations about war intensify among merchants and parliament members, Pepys grapples with bureaucratic challenges and political maneuvering while also dealing with the common woes and delights of life in England at that time. Through this opening section, readers gain both a historical context and a personal viewpoint on the era's complexities. (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. 4148
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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