Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 40: November/december 1665
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 40: November/december 1665
Biographies, History - British, History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Translated by Mynors Bright
The 'Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 40: November/December 1665' is part of the renowned diary written by Samuel Pepys, a British naval administrator, between 1660 and 1669. This volume captures Pepys' reflections during a critical period marked by the Great Plague and political intrigue in England. His entries provide a detailed account of his professional duties, personal relationships, and the societal conditions of 17th-century Britain. Notably, Pepys' observations offer valuable insights into the interplay of merit and favor within the court, making this work an essential historical document.
