This book presents an unvarnished account of 17th-century diarist Samuel Pepys's life from January 1, 1666, to October 31, 1669. The period covered includes the Great Fire of London and the second Anglo-Dutch War and Samuel Pepys's vivid writing provides a unique insight into life during this dramatic period. Whether he's dining with his wife, working at the Navy Office, or dancing until the early hours at a party, Pepys's relentless honesty and acute observation skills bring the past to life. This book allows readers to experience history firsthand and gives contemporary readers a rare opportunity to fully understand the complexities of Restoration London.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an unvarnished account of 17th-century diarist Samuel Pepys's life from January 1, 1666, to October 31, 1669. The period covered includes the Great Fire of London and the second Anglo-Dutch War and Samuel Pepys's vivid writing provides a unique insight into life during this dramatic period. Whether he's dining with his wife, working at the Navy Office, or dancing until the early hours at a party, Pepys's relentless honesty and acute observation skills bring the past to life. This book allows readers to experience history firsthand and gives contemporary readers a rare opportunity to fully understand the complexities of Restoration London. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333356484_0
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