Samuel Pepys was one of the most famous diarists in British history, and his lively and candid accounts of seventeenth-century London provide a fascinating window into the past. This first volume of his diary covers the years 1660 to 1663, a period of immense change and upheaval in England. Alongside Pepys' entertaining observations on politics, fashion, and society, the book also includes a selection of his witty and insightful correspondence. With its vivid details and unforgettable characters, this diary is a true masterpiece of English literature.

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