The diary of Samuel Pepys. 1662-1663

by Samuel Pepys

Buried treasure, infidelities, and the quest for power. King Charles II’s triumphant restoration has brought peace and prosperity to England. Samuel Pepys, now a powerful Naval administrator, is making the most of this change to grow his wealth and influence. But he will see first-hand that all that glitters is not gold... _____________________________ These are the 1662 and 1663 entries of Samuel Pepys' diary uncensored, modernized and edited to strike a balance between improving the clarity and forcefulness of Pepys’ writing while still having his unique voice shine through. It includes over 300 footnotes to provide extensive background and commentary on the scenes being described. And it lacks the annoying Victorian-era censoring found in public domain versions.

Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 1886

About the author

Samuel Pepys was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, who is now most famous for his diary. Although Pepys had no maritime experience, he rose by patronage, hard work and his talent for administration, to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under King James II. His influence and reforms at the Admiralty were important in the early professionalization of the Royal Navy.

The detailed private diary he kept during 1660–1669 was first published in the nineteenth century, and is one of the most important primary sources for the English Restoration period. It provides a combination of personal revelation and eyewitness accounts of great events, such as the Great Plague of London, the Second Dutch War and the Great Fire of London.

His surname is usually pronounced /'pi:ps/ ('peeps').

Reviews

[Whichcord · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is a godsend! I've been meaning to read these diaries for years but found the language and sheer length daunting. These volumes have given me a way into the books and I now read them in tandem with the Latham edition. They provide fascinating context and a clear version of what's going on when the syntax is sometimes difficult to decipher in the original. They have opened up a whole world for me and I now read all sorts of books about seventeenth century England as a result. I've visited to Pepys' Library in Cambridge to see his books and The National Archives to see the original documents Pepys wrote while carrying out his Navy business. I cannot sing the praises of this series enough. It has enriched my life! When are the books covering 1664-1669 coming out??