TY  - BOOK
AU  - Pepys,Samuel
AU  - Braybrooke,Richard Griffin,Baron
AU  - Wheatley,Henry B.
AU  - Bright,Mynors
TI  - Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 47: November 1666
AV  - DA 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries
KW  - Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries
KW  - Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries
KW  - Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources
KW  - Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources
N1  - Release date is 2004-12-01; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - The "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 47: November 1666" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the 17th century, specifically during the period of the Restoration in England. This diary offers an intimate and detailed glimpse into the life and times of Pepys, who served as a clerk of the acts and secretary to the Admiralty. The likely topic of the book revolves around his personal reflections and observations on political, social, and naval affairs amidst significant events, such as the aftermath of the Great Fire of London and the complex political landscape of the time.  In this volume, Pepys provides vivid accounts of his daily activities, including his work at the Admiralty, interactions with notable figures at court, and social engagements with friends and family. He expresses concerns about the state of the Navy, ongoing political tensions, and fears about potential uprisings and foreign conflicts, particularly regarding Scotland. The diary entries reveal Pepys' personal struggles, moments of joy in social gatherings, and the backdrop of uncertainty and unrest characterizing the period, particularly the lingering effects of the Great Fire on London and the mood of the populace. Overall, this volume captures not only the details of Pepys' life but also the larger historical context of a society grappling with recovery and the demands of governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4169
ER  -