Diary Of Samuel Pepys Complete 1664 N.S. - Couverture souple

Pepys, Samuel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 937483720X ISBN 13 : 9789374837207

Editeur : Double 9 Books, 2025

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Samuel Pepys was a writer, administrator, and public servant whose detailed personal diary became one of the most significant historical documents of seventeenth-century England. Born to parents John Pepys and Margaret Kite, Pepys received his education at St Paul's School and Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he developed an enduring fascination with learning and record-keeping. His professional career was distinguished by his service as Clerk of the Acts to the Navy Board, where his organizational ability and administrative reforms contributed to the modernization of England's naval operations. Although his political career included serving as a Member of Parliament, Pepys is best remembered for his diary, which he kept from 1659 to 1669. It provides a vivid and honest portrayal of social customs, personal experiences, and major events such as the Great Plague, the Great Fire of London, and the Restoration of Charles II. The writing reveals a keen observer of human nature and a meticulous chronicler of daily life. Through his reflections, Pepys offered a rare, intimate view of both public and private existence, leaving an invaluable legacy for future generations.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 937483720X
• ISBN 13: 9789374837207
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
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