Project Gutenberg 2004-11-29 Public domain in the USA. 113 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 04: March/April 1659-1660 Produced by David Widger The "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 04: March/April 1659-1660" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the mid-17th century, during a tumultuous period in England marked by the aftermath of the English Civil War and the Interregnum. This volume of Pepys' diary documents his daily life, observations, and the political climate surrounding him as England navigates the potential restoration of Charles II to the throne. The diary serves not only as a personal record but also as a reflection of the complexities of English governance and society in a time of political change. In this volume, Pepys details various events and personal interactions with significant figures of the time, including discussions about the future of the monarchy and the political maneuvers among parliamentarians and military leaders. He records his daily activities, such as attending meetings, socializing with friends, and managing his affairs, all while constantly updating his views on the shifting political landscape, especially regarding General Monk's influence on the Parliament and the perceived inevitability of the King's return. Themes of loyalty, governance, and personal responsibility run through his reflections as he balances his duties as a public servant with his private concerns, particularly regarding his family and health. As the restoration of the monarchy grows more likely, readers witness both the uncertainty and the hope that characterize this pivotal moment in English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). 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) 121052 2025-08-02T10:15:01.575282 text/html 120873 2025-01-08T23:05:35.071476 text/html 143633 2025-08-02T10:15:07.547227 application/epub+zip 144002 2025-08-02T10:15:04.911258 application/epub+zip 101727 2025-08-02T10:15:03.774260 application/epub+zip 332597 2025-08-02T10:15:09.378237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324598 2025-08-02T10:15:06.864287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220805 2022-09-02T13:11:04.201842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109292 2025-08-02T10:15:01.207268 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 108991 2020-12-27T18:42:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20983 2025-08-02T10:15:09.544219 application/rdf+xml 23696 2025-08-02T10:15:04.302262 image/jpeg 5000 2025-08-02T10:15:04.057249 image/jpeg 39938 2020-12-27T18:42:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 143224 2025-08-02T10:15:01.588284 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