Diary of Samuel Pepys, F. R. S. V2: Secretary to the Admiralty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II (1906)

Samuel Pepys

Diary of Samuel Pepys, F. R. S. V2: Secretary to the Admiralty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II (1906)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2008
Pages
724
ISBN
9781436821704

Diary of Samuel Pepys, F. R. S. V2: Secretary to the Admiralty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II (1906)

Samuel Pepys

The Diary of Samuel Pepys, F. R. S. V2: Secretary to the Admiralty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II (1906) is a book that contains the personal diary entries of Samuel Pepys, a prominent figure in English history during the 17th century. Pepys was a Member of Parliament, a naval administrator, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. The book is the second volume of Pepys' diary, covering the period from January 1660 to December 1663.The diary entries provide a vivid and detailed account of the political and social events of the time, including the Restoration of the monarchy, the Great Plague of London, and the Great Fire of London. Pepys also writes about his personal life, including his marriage, his affairs, and his health.The book is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the daily life and thoughts of a prominent figure during a pivotal period in English history. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, politics, or the personal lives of historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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