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100 1 _aPepys, Samuel,
_d1633-1703
245 1 0 _aDiary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 04: March/April 1659-1660
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-29
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _aThe "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 04: March/April 1659-1660" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the mid-17th century, during a tumultuous period in England marked by the aftermath of the English Civil War and the Interregnum. This volume of Pepys' diary documents his daily life, observations, and the political climate surrounding him as England navigates the potential restoration of Charles II to the throne. The diary serves not only as a personal record but also as a reflection of the complexities of English governance and society in a time of political change. In this volume, Pepys details various events and personal interactions with significant figures of the time, including discussions about the future of the monarchy and the political maneuvers among parliamentarians and military leaders. He records his daily activities, such as attending meetings, socializing with friends, and managing his affairs, all while constantly updating his views on the shifting political landscape, especially regarding General Monk's influence on the Parliament and the perceived inevitability of the King's return. Themes of loyalty, governance, and personal responsibility run through his reflections as he balances his duties as a public servant with his private concerns, particularly regarding his family and health. As the restoration of the monarchy grows more likely, readers witness both the uncertainty and the hope that characterize this pivotal moment in English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries
653 _aCabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries
653 _aDiarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources
700 1 _aBraybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron,
_d1783-1858
700 1 _aWheatley, Henry B.
_q(Henry Benjamin),
_d1838-1917
700 1 _aBright, Mynors,
_d1818-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4120
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