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The Shorter Pepys

William Matthews

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Generations of readers have found Pepys' diaries one of the best ways to vicariously experience the tumultuous world of seventeenth century London, the time of Restoration, the Plague, and the Great Fire. The short Pepys recreates this world for readers daunted by the complete multi-volume set of diaries. Containing about one-third of the original, the abridgment is full enough to give us just the essence but the detail of Pepys' daily life.

Language: English

Pages: 1144

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Books

Release: May 20, 1987

ISBN: 0140433767

ISBN 13: 9780140433760

The Shorter Pepys

William Matthews

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Generations of readers have found Pepys' diaries one of the best ways to vicariously experience the tumultuous world of seventeenth century London, the time of Restoration, the Plague, and the Great Fire. The short Pepys recreates this world for readers daunted by the complete multi-volume set of diaries. Containing about one-third of the original, the abridgment is full enough to give us just the essence but the detail of Pepys' daily life.

Language: English

Pages: 1144

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Books

Release: May 20, 1987

ISBN: 0140433767

ISBN 13: 9780140433760

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