Samuel Pepys and His Circle

by Ollard, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781855142817
• ISBN10: 1855142813
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Natl Portrait Gallery Pubns

Summary

The diary of Samuel Pepys is undoubtedly the most colorful account of life in 17th century England. Although he was not known as a published diarist during his lifetime, Pepys enjoyed a high profile in London society thanks to his successful naval career and close links with the monarchy. Profiles of Charles II, John Evelyn and Sir Isaac Newton all feature in this lively and engaging book. Pepys and his Circle presents a memorable overview of society during the Restoration.

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(6)
Suggestions for Further Reading	11	(1)
NAVAL COLLEAGUES: ADMINISTRATORS, TARPAULINS AND GENTLEMEN
Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich (1625-72)	12	(3)
Sir William Coventry (1627-86)	15	(3)
Sir John Harman (1625-73)	18	(2)
Sir John Mernes (1599-1671) and William, 2nd Viscount Brouncker (1620?-84)	20	(3)
Sir Robert Holmes (1622-92) and Sir Frescheville Holles (1642-72)	23	(3)
Peter Pett (1610-70)	26	(2)
THE KING, THE COURT AND POLITICS
Charles II (1630-85)	28	(3)
James II (1633-1701)	31	(2)
Prince Rupert (1619-82)	33	(1)
George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle (1608-70)	34	(2)
Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury (1621-83)	36	(2)
Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon (1609-74)	38	(2)
SOCIAL LIFE AND INTELLECTUAL PLEASURES
John Evelyn (1620-1706)	40	(3)
Will Hewer (1642-1715), Sir James Houblon (1629?-1700), Sir Anthony Deane (1638?-1721) and Thomas Gale (1635?-1702)	43	(3)
Humphrey Wanley (1672-1726) and Richard Bentley (1662-1742)	46	(2)
Dr John Wallis (1616-1703)	48	(2)
Sir William Petty (1623-87)	50	(2)
Thomas Ken (1637-1711)	52	(2)
Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) and Sir Peter Lely (1618-80)	54	(3)
Henry Purcell (1659-95)	57	(1)
Thomas Killigrew (1612-83)	58	(4)
List of Illustrations	62