Samuel Pepys is as much a paragon of literature as Chaucer and Shakespeare. His Diary is one of the principal sources for many aspects of the history of its period. In spite of its significance, all previous editions were inadequately edited and suffered from a number of omissions--until...
That wild and crazy guy of the 17th century - Samuel Pepys - continues his escapades in London and environs. In this volume: attending a coronation, avaricious scheming, chasing the ladies, his tempestuous marriage, troubles with redecorating his home, court gossip, and general...