Diary Of Samuel Pepys - Volume 36: July 1665 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354943126)

A window into one of history's most turbulent years, Diary Of Samuel Pepys - Volume 36: July 1665 invites you to walk the crowded lanes of plague-ridden London and witness daily life through Pepys's keen, restless eyes. A vivid, human chronicle that blends personal memoir with sharp observation, it reads like a close friend's diary and a scholar's repository of detail. This volume offers more than a record of events; it is a masterclass in form and memory. Pepys's entries fuse intimate sentiment with practical concerns-firelight and meals, repairs and rumours, the bustle of naval boards and court intrigues-creating a rich historical texture that illuminates the city in plague year, the restoration London setting, and the era's cascading challenges. It stands as a historical diary that doubles as a primary source document, a trusted research reference material, and an indispensable history student study aid for those exploring seventeenth-century life. Historically and literarily, the work holds immense significance: it forms a cornerstone of scholarly history collection material and offers essential context for anyone studying naval board records or the social fabric of Restoration England. For casual readers, it is a compelling narrative of resilience; for collectors and researchers, a treasured artefact brought back to life. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions now republishes this gem, restored for today's readers and for future generations. More than a reprint-it's a cultural treasure.

Author: Samuel Pepys Richard Griffin Braybrooke
ISBN-10: 9354943128
ISBN-13: 9789354943126
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 08/17/2021
Pages: 28
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.07d