Samuel Pepys: A Life
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ISBN: 0312239297 / Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, May 2001
A portrait of the Restoration-era parliamentarian and political insider reveals the life of Samuel Pepys in London during the Great Plague, the Great Fire, and the return of Charles II.
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Based in large part on Pepys' famous diary, this biography tells of his humble childhood as the son of a tailor, and his career and success leading him to positions in Parliament and the Admiralty. Coote (an author) tells of Pepys' private life, including a picture of his relationship with his wife (and, his relationships with other women as well). Pepys' more conventional friendships with actors, scientists, and statesmen are also detailed. Sixteen pages of black and white illustrations are included. First published by Hodder and Stroughton in 2000.. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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