| Author |
Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 |
| Title |
Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived In
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by MWS, Fay Dunn, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived In" by Henry B. Wheatley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an exploration of Samuel Pepys' life and the societal norms of his time, primarily drawing on his famous diary to illuminate the complexities of his character and the historical context surrounding him. The opening of the work introduces Samuel Pepys as a member of a family with a modest background that rose to prominence during his life. It discusses his early education, including his time at St. Paul’s School and Trinity College, as well as his marriage to Elizabeth St. Michel. Wheatley emphasizes the significance of Pepys' diary, which later became a primary resource for understanding 17th-century England. This initial chapter intertwines biographical details with historical insights, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Pepys' multifaceted character, his professional achievements, and the rich historical tapestry of his era that the diary famously captures. (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
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| Subject |
Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Subject |
Diarists -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51757 |
| Release Date |
Apr 14, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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