1924 The Diary Of Samuel Pepys 1664 to 1667 British History Book

1924 The Diary Of Samuel Pepys 1664 to 1667 British History Book

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1924 The Diary Of Samuel Pepys 1664 to 1667 British History Book

The Diary Of Samuel Pepys 1664 to 1667
Edited by Henry B. Wheatley
Published by G. Bell & Sons Ltd: London 1924
Volumes IV to VI

"Samuel Pepys FRS (23 February 1633 - 26 May 1703) was an English diarist and naval administrator. He served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament and is most famous for the diary he kept for a decade. Pepys had no maritime experience, but he rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and his talent for administration. His influence and reforms at the Admiralty were important in the early professionalisation of the Royal Navy.

The detailed private diary that Pepys kept from 1660 until 1669 was first published in the 19th 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."

Book has been rebacked retaining original skins. There are no inscriptions or markings. Some light foxing present. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 3.5cm - 385 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes:
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Book has been rebacked retaining original skins. There are no inscriptions or markings. Some light foxing present. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: Henry B. Wheatley
Publisher: G. Bell & Sons Ltd: London
Year Printed: 1924
Sub-subject: Great Fire Of London