{"product_id":"diary-and-correspondence-of-samuel-pepys-f-r-s-secretary-to-the-admiralty-in-the-reigns-of-charles-ii-and-james-ii-9781025348162","title":"Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S. Secretary to the Admiralty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Samuel Pepys\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S. Secretary to the Admiralty in the Reigns of Charles II and James II, Vol. II\" provides an unparalleled first-hand account of one of the most transformative periods in British history. Written with candid detail and intellectual curiosity, the diary of Samuel Pepys captures the pulse of Restoration London, offering readers a unique window into both the high politics of the court and the everyday life of the 17th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second volume continues the chronological narrative, detailing Pepys's rise within the naval administration and his sharp observations of the social, cultural, and political landscape under the Stuart monarchs. From his personal anxieties and domestic affairs to significant national events and the inner workings of the government, Pepys documents the intricacies of his era with a level of intimacy and honesty rarely found in historical records. His influential position as Secretary to the Admiralty allows for profound insights into the maritime challenges and bureaucratic development of the Royal Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a cornerstone of English literature and historical documentation, this work remains an essential resource for those interested in social history, the development of the British state, and the private reflections of a key historical figure. This collection, edited by Lord Braybrooke, preserves the richness of Pepys's prose and the historical weight of his extensive correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887500902551,"sku":"9781025348162","price":3552.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025348162.webp?v=1781159568","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/diary-and-correspondence-of-samuel-pepys-f-r-s-secretary-to-the-admiralty-in-the-reigns-of-charles-ii-and-james-ii-9781025348162","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}