| 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 71: January 1668-69
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 71: January 1668-69" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the mid-17th century. This volume features the personal reflections and daily events of Pepys, an important figure in the English government, as he navigates his life and work in London during the Restoration period. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political life of the time, as well as the personal relationships and challenges faced by the author. In this volume, Pepys documents a variety of daily activities ranging from attending to his duties at the Admiralty to social engagements with family and friends. The diary entries cover a range of experiences including attending plays, hosting dinners, managing finances, and navigating the complexities of his marriage. Pepys portrays his frustrations with work, personal disputes, and the lighter moments of life, reflecting on his relationships with his wife, colleagues, and acquaintances. His candid and often humorous observations offer readers a vivid portrait of life in 17th-century England, encompassing both the mundane and the significant events of that era. (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. |
4196 |
| Release Date |
Nov 28, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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