{"product_id":"2026100004588-secondhand-samuel-pepys-the-man-in-the-making","title":"Samuel Pepys: The Man In The Making","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516263739611,"sku":"2026100004588-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2b3381eb-f4fb-4c76-ba17-239a163f5c84.png?v=1774576579","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100004588-secondhand-samuel-pepys-the-man-in-the-making","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}