Diary Of Samuel Pepys - Volume 14: January/February 1661-62

By Samuel Pepys

A doorway to Restoration England, opened anew. Diary Of Samuel Pepys - Volume 14: January/February 1661-62 invites readers to step into the moment when London learned to live with change, danger, and astonishment. This volume offers more than a diary; it is a richly observed record of daily life in a city awakening after plague and fire, told through Pepys's keen, candid eye. Its form-intimate entries, brisk observations, and personal anecdotes-delivers a compelling blend of social detail, political awareness, and naval history glimpses that illuminate the era's governance, culture, and risks. As a primary source diary, it stands at the heart of historical study, valuable to scholars and fascinating to curious readers alike. The writing also speaks to readers of English naval history texts, urban history, and the broader arc of the English Restoration period, while remaining accessible to those exploring a historic daily life in London. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's generations and for future researchers. It is more than a reprint-it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, a library archive access point for the serious student and a memorable encounter for casual readers. For anyone seeking a historical diary collection with vivid personal voice, Pepys's journals remain an indispensable resource and an enduring source of inspiration.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354942261
• ISBN13: 9789354942266
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"