Samuel Pepys: The Man In The Making

Samuel Pepys: The Man In The Making

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This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Arthur Bryant
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Reprint Society, 1949

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This historical biography chronicles the formative years of one of England's most celebrated diarists, Samuel Pepys. Arthur Bryant meticulously details Pepys's early life, education, and the crucial experiences that shaped his character and career before the famous diary began. The narrative uncovers the political and social landscape of 17th-century England through the lens of Pepys's personal journey, presenting a vivid portrait of a man on the cusp of historical significance. Bryant illustrates the intricate web of relationships and ambitions that propelled Pepys from relative obscurity to a pivotal role in the Restoration government. This authoritative account offers essential insights into the making of a man whose later writings would provide an unparalleled window into his era.

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Description

Author: Arthur Bryant
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Reprint Society, 1949

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This historical biography chronicles the formative years of one of England's most celebrated diarists, Samuel Pepys. Arthur Bryant meticulously details Pepys's early life, education, and the crucial experiences that shaped his character and career before the famous diary began. The narrative uncovers the political and social landscape of 17th-century England through the lens of Pepys's personal journey, presenting a vivid portrait of a man on the cusp of historical significance. Bryant illustrates the intricate web of relationships and ambitions that propelled Pepys from relative obscurity to a pivotal role in the Restoration government. This authoritative account offers essential insights into the making of a man whose later writings would provide an unparalleled window into his era.