Pepys, Samuel

The Diary of Samuel Pepys (Modern Library Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780812970715
author:: Pepys, Samuel
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Modern Library Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 13.21 x 2.03 x 20.32 centimetres
Genre:: Biography: general
Condition:: New
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Samuel Pepys's remarkable life is recorded in this unique and fascinating diary. Written in a cryptic shorthand, Pepys's quotidian journal provides an astonishingly frank account of his experiences in Restoration London. From witnessing the coronation of Charles II to navigating the Great Plague and the Great Fire, Pepys's writings offer a candid glimpse into the politics, culture, and personal struggles of 17th-century England. His diary is a remarkable human document, offering insights into the daily life of a man with a voracious appetite for living. As a historical record, Pepys's Diary remains an important and valuable resource, providing a unique perspective on one of the most significant periods in English history.

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