Porter, Stephen
Pepys's London
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445609805
- author:
- Porter, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 18.6 x 24.2 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Early Modern 1501-1700 (Tudors, Stuarts, Commonwealth, Restoration, Glorious Revolution)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Samuel Pepys's London was a city in turmoil, marked by foreign wars, the Great Plague and the Great Fire, yet it continued to grow and prosper. This period, spanning from 1650 to 1703, saw significant cultural developments, including the reopening of theatres after the Restoration in 1660, which brought women onto the stage for the first time. The city was a hub of contrasts, with a sophisticated cultural scene existing alongside political turmoil that sometimes spilled over into violence. Londoners sought to make a living and enjoy the benefits of their efforts, driven by an increasing range of food and drink options, luxuries, and entertainments. This book explores everyday life in 17th-century London, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by its inhabitants. Through Pepys's own writings, we gain insight into the lives of ordinary people living through this tumultuous period, set against the backdrop of a city that was both a centre of culture and a hotbed of politics.
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