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100 1 _aPepys, Samuel,
_d1633-1703
245 1 0 _aDiary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 46: October 1666
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 2004-12-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 46: October 1666" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account that chronicles daily life during the 17th century, specifically in the aftermath of the Great Fire of London. Written during the mid-1660s, the diary entries reveal Pepys' personal experiences and insights as he navigates the complexities of his role as a civil servant in a period marked by political upheaval and social change. The topic of the book revolves around the significant events and daily occurrences in Pepys’ life, reflecting on naval affairs, the impact of the fire, and his interactions with key figures of the time. Throughout the diary entries of October 1666, Pepys candidly describes his work in the Admiralty, dealing with ship lists, naval expenditures, and the general state of the fleet after the fire caused extensive damage. He reveals his frustrations with the inefficiencies of his colleagues, particularly regarding the need for funds amidst rising tensions in Parliament over military spending. Pepys also shares personal anecdotes, including his social encounters and reflections on the rapidly changing social scene following the fire, which has left many in a state of distress. The intertwining of Pepys' professional concerns and personal life provides a vivid snapshot of life in Restoration England, marked by fears of further unrest and a desire for stability. (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/4168
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