Diary Of Samuel Pepys - Volume 15: March/April 1661-62 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354942273)

A vivid doorway into Restoration England, Diary Of Samuel Pepys - Volume 15 opens a window on 1661-62 through one of history's most intimate, meticulously observed voices. This volume embodies the thrill of a historical diary collection: Pepys's daily notes fuse naval affairs with the rhythms of life in 17th century London, revealing how politics, social customs, and personal habits interlock in a bustling early modern metropolis. More than a memoir, it functions as a primary source diary that invites readers to watch a city reform itself after upheaval, to hear the clatter of docks and the hush of tea rooms, and to follow a citizen navigating court intrigue, routine work, and private wonder. It is at once a humane portrait and a crucial research reference resource for scholars, students, and curious readers alike. Its literary and historical significance is enduring: Pepys's brisk, human voice captures the texture of Restoration era London with honesty and wit, preserving a day-by-day chronicle of life in 17th century London England that still resonates today. For casual readers and classic-literature collectors, this restored edition offers more than a reprint - it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today's and future generations, ready to enrich classrooms, study rooms, or quiet evenings of discovery.

Author: Samuel Pepys Richard Griffin Braybrooke
ISBN-10: 935494227X
ISBN-13: 9789354942273
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 08/17/2021
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d