Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1660 N.S (eBook)

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) was a preeminent English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, who is now most renowned for the diary he maintained during a pivotal era in British history. Serving under the aegis of King Charles II, Pepys was intimately involved with the restoration of the monarchy and the subsequent transformation of British naval power. His vocational roles, among others, included Chief Secretary to the Admiralty and President of the Royal Society, showcasing his duality as both a man of science and letters. The 'Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1660 N.S' is considered one of the most important primary sources for the English Restoration period. Written in shorthand, the diary provides an unparalleled view of the daily life and tumultuous events of 17th-century London, including the Great Plague, the Great Fire of London, and the Second Anglo-Dutch War. Pepys' prose offers remarkable insight not only into the events of the day but also the author's personal musings and experiences, rendered all the more vivid by his candidness and attention to detail. Spanning a decade, this diary has been central to the study of 17th-century England and remains a valued literary work for both its historical importance and engaging narrative style.