"Much of the credit for the striking success of these recordings must go to Kenneth Branagh. Whether it is the Plague or the Fire of London or Pepy's amorous marital and extra-marital activities or his financial affairs, Branagh recounts them with admirable bounce, forthrightness and good humour."- "Sunday Telegraph".
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'Much of the credit for the striking success of these recordings must go to Kenneth Branagh. Whether it is the Plague or the Fire of London or Pepy's amorous marital and extra-marital activities or his financial affairs, Branagh recounts them with admirable bounce, forthrightness and good humour.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) achieved fame as a naval administrator & a friend & colleague of the powerful & learned. For nearly 10 years he kept a private diary in which he recorded life in Restoration London. Robert Latham edited the 11 volume edition of Pepys diary
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Xanadu
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Really enjoyed reading this selection of the Diaries. Great if you like history and especially if you know London well, particularly the City and along the Thames. It gives a wonderful insight into how people lived back in the day along with important moments of history decsribed and perceived by a man of the time in a way that brings everything to life, you can almost feel lke you are there walking the streets alongside him. Want to read all his Diaries now!
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This is another fascinating historical biography that reads more like a novel than a stuffy factual book. Virtually everyone knows the name of Samuel Pepys. Ah yes, he's the man who wrote the diary. This is of course true, but do they actually know anything about the man behind the name of Samuel Pepys. What for instance were his feelings on the politicians of the day. What were his own ambitions and aspirations.
Pepys was a naval administrator and friend and confidant of some of the most famous and powerful people in London. Sex, the plague, music, marital conflict, naval life, public executions and incarcerations in the Tower of London. These are just some of the colourful events in the life of a man famous for his writing of a diary.
The book contains a wealth of interesting material about the life of a man who's name goes before him. Everyone knows his name, but few know of the life of the man himself. More importantly his diary gives a wonderful insight into the period that he lived in. Written not from the point of view of a historian but simply as a man who is living his life.
Pepys was a naval administrator and friend and confidant of some of the most famous and powerful people in London. Sex, the plague, music, marital conflict, naval life, public executions and incarcerations in the Tower of London. These are just some of the colourful events in the life of a man famous for his writing of a diary.
The book contains a wealth of interesting material about the life of a man who's name goes before him. Everyone knows his name, but few know of the life of the man himself. More importantly his diary gives a wonderful insight into the period that he lived in. Written not from the point of view of a historian but simply as a man who is living his life.
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By Susan Riley
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Bought for my sister in law as a Christmas gift which she is enjoying. A good book for dipping into when you have a spare half hour.
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It took 10 years to write not something to read in one go
Just always meant to read this. Full version too expensive.
The english i s colourful and detailed. He lived through the plague and the great fire of london. Read more
The english i s colourful and detailed. He lived through the plague and the great fire of london. Read more
Published 3 months ago by EDWARD
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The diary of Samuel Pepys
He is/was famous for a reason ... loads going on, and Kenneth Branagh brings it alive ... The one I have is on cassette, so I can only play it in the car, but don't let that... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Cammo
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Intrigues, womanising and a struggle through red tape
I've been listening to these diaries on the train, and they're wonderful, surprisingly contemporary for a guy who was writing around the time of the Great Fire of London, now... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2004 by Semioticghost
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Excellent way to learn about some of England's history
I actually didn't listen to this audio book, but the one read by Kenneth Branagh and it that one at least is excellent. 'The unequalled self' biography is the perfect accompaniment
Published on 5 Jan 2004
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