The Illustrated Pepys - 1982

Samuel Pepys's legendary diary—a window into Restoration England—comes vividly to life in this illustrated edition. Editor Robert Latham presents Pepys's extraordinary daily record, capturing the court intrigues, social upheavals, and intimate personal moments of 17th-century London with unparalleled immediacy. From the Great Plague to the Great Fire, from royal scandals to personal indiscretions, Pepys provides an unrivaled eyewitness account of one of the most tumultuous periods in British history. This illustrated volume brings Pepys's world into sharp focus, complementing his penetrating prose with carefully selected images that illuminate the social, political, and cultural landscape of his time. Latham's meticulous editing reveals Pepys not just as a chronicler, but as a complex individual—a naval administrator, music lover, social climber, and unsparing observer of human nature. More than a historical document, this is a deeply personal narrative that captures the rhythms of daily life with remarkable candor and wit. - The Illustrated Pepys: Extracts from the Diary. Selected & edited by Robert Latham Published 1982, The Folio Society with Bell & Hyman Limited Hardcover. Approx. 7.5x10in. 240pp. In decent vintage shape. Gilt on spine is a bit faded (see photo)