Samuel Pepys 
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1665 N.S [EPUB ebook] 
Captivating Insights into 17th Century English Life

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The ’Diary of Samuel Pepys ’Äî Complete 1665 N.S’ is a remarkable firsthand account of a pivotal year in 17th-century England, meticulously chronicling the daily life, politics, social norms, and significant events of the time. Written in a candid and often introspective style, Pepys’s diary reveals the intricacies of his personal experiences amid the backdrop of the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London. The diary’Äôs informal yet engaging tone offers readers a rare glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of a man navigating a city on the brink of catastrophe, making it an invaluable primary source for understanding this tumultuous period in British history. Samuel Pepys, an adept naval administrator and member of the English Parliament, possessed a keen observational eye that informed his writings. Living through unprecedented historical events, Pepys developed a fascination with the minutiae of life, which propelled him to record both the extraordinary and the trivial. His elite social position allowed him access to the major figures and events of the time, yet it is the humanizing details of daily existence that remain the heart of his work. I highly recommend this comprehensive edition to anyone interested in the interplay of personal narrative and historical context. Pepys’Äôs eloquent reflections provide timeless insights into human behavior, making this diary not just a historical document, but a compelling read for modern audiences seeking to understand the complexities of life in any age.

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Språk Engelska ● Formatera EPUB ● Sidor 312 ● ISBN 4064066156756 ● Filstorlek 0.6 MB ● Redaktör Henry B. Wheatley & Richard Griffin, Baron Braybrooke ● Översättare Mynors Bright ● Utgivare Good Press ● Stad Prague ● Land CZ ● Publicerad 2019 ● Nedladdningsbara 24 månader ● Valuta EUR ● ID 7504073 ● Kopieringsskydd Social DRM

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