| 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 48: December 1666
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 48: December 1666" by Samuel Pepys is a historical diary written during the second half of the 17th century. This volume provides a detailed account of the daily life and experiences of Pepys, who served as the Clerk of the Acts and Secretary to the Admiralty. The likely topic of this book revolves around Pepys's personal reflections, notable events, and the political atmosphere of England in the aftermath of the Great Fire of London and during a tumultuous period marked by social and political challenges. In this volume, Pepys chronicles a series of events that illustrate both his personal life and his work responsibilities. He engages with various figures from the court, reports on the political tensions of the time, including Parliament's conflicts with the King, and details the aftermath of the destructive fire in London. Significant entries explore his interactions with family and acquaintances, attendance at church and social functions, as well as his frustrations with political matters and economic challenges such as war expenses and the plight of seamen. Throughout the diary, Pepys's introspective nature and his keen observance of contemporary events provide a rich historical narrative that captures the essence of life in 17th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries
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| Subject |
Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries
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| Subject |
Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4170 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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