Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 70: December 1668 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 70: December 1668
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 70: December 1668" by Samuel Pepys is a detailed historical account written during the 17th century, specifically in the Restoration period. This book is part of a larger, renowned diary that chronicles the daily life and observations of Pepys, an English naval administrator. The likely topic of this volume focuses on Pepys's personal and professional experiences, social interactions, and reflections on contemporary events in England. In this volume, Pepys provides a vivid depiction of his life through a series of daily entries that detail his activities and thoughts throughout December 1668. He navigates the complexities of his duties at the Admiralty while also indulging in visits to the theater, social gatherings, and introspective moments regarding his marriage and personal aspirations. Throughout the month, he deals with various interpersonal conflicts at work, including tensions with colleagues, musings on his wife’s concerns over his former romantic entanglements, and the management of his financial accounts. The diary captures the nuanced fabric of everyday life, highlighting both the mundane and the significant developments in Pepys's life and the broader political landscape of the time. (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. 4194
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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