Samuel Pepys And The World He Lived In

By Henry B. Wheatley

Book Overview

""Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived In"" is a biography written by Henry B. Wheatley that explores the life and times of Samuel Pepys, a prominent figure in 17th century England. The book delves into Pepys' personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships, as well as his professional career as a naval administrator and Member of Parliament. Wheatley also provides a detailed examination of the political and social climate of the period, including the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London. Through Pepys' diaries, which are extensively quoted throughout the book, readers gain insight into the daily life and customs of the era. Overall, ""Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived In"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of England's most intriguing historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428618171
• ISBN13: 9781428618176
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"