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  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 4 - April

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 4 - April
    2026/09/05
    In which I embark upon my naval duties aboard the Nazeby amidst the stirring tides of political change, observing the uneasy interplay of loyalties and preparations for the King's impending return, whilst attending to the manifold demands of commission and company. The days unfold with a mixture of care for my private affairs, the lively fellowship of shipboard music and mirth, and the sober reflections upon the prospects of peace and restoration that lie just beyond our harbour.
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  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 3 - March

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 3 - March
    2026/09/02
    In which I attend to sundry offices both mundane and political, marking the approaching tides of change with great affairs at court and in the fleet, whilst preparing my heart and house for a voyage to sea alongside my noble Lord. The days pass with meetings, farewells, and careful arrangements, amidst whispers of kings and parliament, as I document the ebb and flow of a society on the cusp of restoration.
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  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 2 - February

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 2 - February
    2026/08/30
    In which Mr. Pepys chronicles the unsettled stirrings in London as soldiers press for their pay and General Monk’s movements sway the city’s fortunes, whilst matters at court and in Parliament begin to promise the dawn of a new order. Amidst these weighty affairs, he attends to family concerns, legal troubles, and the daily comforts and vexations of life, both serious and lighthearted, with his usual keen and gentle observation.
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  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 1 - January

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 1 - January
    2026/08/27
    In which the fortunes of Parliament and the army wax and wane amid political tumults while I attend to my humble private affairs, family, and the common business of London life, all under the frosty breath of a harsh winter. The days pass with sermons, visits, letters, and company, as I navigate delicate duties at office and amid friends, pondering prospects and the shifting tides of power with measured concern.
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  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Particulars on the Life of Samuel Pepys

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Particulars on the Life of Samuel Pepys
    2026/08/24
    In which the worthy and industrious life of Samuel Pepys is recounted with due attention to his ancestry, education, official career, and the manifold trials and honours by which he was surrounded during the reigns of Charles II and James II. We are given a learned and affectionate portrayal of a man whose diligence, prudence, and singular candour made him a memorable minister of the navy and a chronicler of his age, whose modest vanity and deep sincerity shine through the historical record.
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  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Preface

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Preface
    2026/08/21
    In which a detailed preface is presented explaining the history of the publication of my diary, revealing the challenges of transcription, omissions, and the deciphering of my shorthand notes. Much gratitude is conveyed to the diligent editors, scholars, and benefactors who have aided in bringing this intimate record of daily life to light, while also acknowledging the valuable external sources and annotations that enrich the understanding of this account.
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    8 分