Project Gutenberg 2004-11-29 Public domain in the USA. 131 Pepys, Samuel 1633 1703 Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron 1783 1858 Griffin, Richard, Baron Braybrooke Neville, Richard Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin) 1838 1917 Wheatley, H. B. (Henry Benjamin) Bright, Mynors 1818 1883 Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 02: January 1659-1660 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 02: January 1659-1660" by Samuel Pepys is an unabridged historical account, transcribed from Pepys's shorthand manuscript during the 17th century, a period marked by significant political upheaval in England. This captivating diary chronicles Pepys's personal life, professional responsibilities, and the socio-political events of his time, providing readers with insights into the Restoration era, daily life, and the intricacies of government affairs. In this volume, Pepys continues to document his experiences and observations from January 1659 to January 1660, revealing a vibrant tapestry of both mundane and monumental occurrences. The entries detail his interactions with notable figures, such as General Monk, who played a crucial role in restoring the monarchy, and his reflections on the fluctuating political landscape after the Civil War. Pepys also shares snippets of his domestic life, including the challenges of finances, personal health, and social engagements with friends and family. His narrative style captures the intricacies of court life, the evolving political sentiments in London, and his inner thoughts with an engaging blend of humor and introspection, making this diary both a personal memoir and a valuable historical document. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 109507 2025-08-02T10:14:38.337897 text/html 109328 2025-01-08T23:05:18.052585 text/html 136942 2025-08-02T10:14:44.167854 application/epub+zip 136729 2025-08-02T10:14:41.574888 application/epub+zip 96794 2025-08-02T10:14:40.437879 application/epub+zip 315454 2025-08-02T10:14:46.131874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308233 2025-08-02T10:14:43.466873 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216791 2022-09-02T13:10:37.717129 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 96129 2025-08-02T10:14:38.013890 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 95821 2020-12-27T18:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20775 2025-08-02T10:14:46.290836 application/rdf+xml 22235 2025-08-02T10:14:40.940883 image/jpeg 4903 2025-08-02T10:14:40.689005 image/jpeg 35968 2020-12-27T18:42:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 135833 2025-08-02T10:14:38.347895 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia