Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 117 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 46: October 1666 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 46: October 1666" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account that chronicles daily life during the 17th century, specifically in the aftermath of the Great Fire of London. Written during the mid-1660s, the diary entries reveal Pepys' personal experiences and insights as he navigates the complexities of his role as a civil servant in a period marked by political upheaval and social change. The topic of the book revolves around the significant events and daily occurrences in Pepys’ life, reflecting on naval affairs, the impact of the fire, and his interactions with key figures of the time. Throughout the diary entries of October 1666, Pepys candidly describes his work in the Admiralty, dealing with ship lists, naval expenditures, and the general state of the fleet after the fire caused extensive damage. He reveals his frustrations with the inefficiencies of his colleagues, particularly regarding the need for funds amidst rising tensions in Parliament over military spending. Pepys also shares personal anecdotes, including his social encounters and reflections on the rapidly changing social scene following the fire, which has left many in a state of distress. The intertwining of Pepys' professional concerns and personal life provides a vivid snapshot of life in Restoration England, marked by fears of further unrest and a desire for stability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.8 (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 - Modern (1750+) 125465 2025-08-02T10:22:37.748953 text/html 125286 2025-01-08T23:13:40.195096 text/html 135686 2025-08-02T10:22:43.346940 application/epub+zip 136104 2025-08-02T10:22:40.691954 application/epub+zip 103992 2025-08-02T10:22:39.599922 application/epub+zip 282690 2025-08-02T10:22:45.255924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274434 2025-08-02T10:22:42.707938 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221020 2022-09-02T13:18:33.844968 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114459 2025-08-02T10:22:37.491940 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 114155 2020-12-27T19:41:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20860 2025-08-02T10:22:45.419897 application/rdf+xml 18553 2025-08-02T10:22:40.112928 image/jpeg 4075 2025-08-02T10:22:39.855928 image/jpeg 42291 2020-12-27T19:41:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 134470 2025-08-02T10:22:37.762953 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