Diary Of John Evelyn Vol 1
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Author | : John Evelyn |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 518 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780415149549 |
John Evelyn (1620-1706) is best remembered for Sylva- his magnum opus - and his Diary. Alongside Pepys' diary, Evelyn's is as well known now as anything else written in their time. A connoisseur of architecture, painting, music, coins, and sermons, Evelyn was renowned for his practical knowledge on horticulture and arboriculture, and he was one of the original Fellows of the Royal Society. His Diarybegins with an account of his early life and travels in Europe. In addition to his own jottings of events, Evelyn drew on contemporary newspapers and pamphlets.
Author | : John Evelyn |
Publisher | : Litres |
Total Pages | : 587 |
Release | : 2021-12-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 5040825587 |
Author | : John Evelyn |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 719 |
Release | : 2023-11-27 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
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In the times before the first newspapers and magazines saw the light of the day, chronicles, memoirs, and personal diaries were the primary source of information about the ordinary life and manners of the people. John Evelyn's Diary is an example of such work. It was created from 1640 to 1706. He covered the developments in art, culture, and politics and gave an account of his travels and occupation. In these diaries, a reader can find comments on the execution of King Charles I, the Great Fire of London, the Great Plague, and many more A contemporary reader familiar with these events from the history books will be interested in viewing them from the point of real-time witness. Together with the diaries of Samuel Pepys, Evelyn's Diaries were the primary source of information about the life of ordinary people in the 17th century.
Author | : John EVELYN |
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Release | : 1945 |
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Author | : John Evelyn |
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Total Pages | : 171 |
Release | : 1955 |
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Author | : John Evelyn |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 720 |
Release | : 2023-12-21 |
Genre | : History |
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The Diary of John Evelyn is a fascinating glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of seventeenth-century England's most distinguished figures. Written in a refined and elegant prose style, Evelyn's diary offers insights into the cultural and political landscape of his time, as well as his personal reflections on topics ranging from architecture and gardening to religion and philosophy. This firsthand account provides a valuable resource for historians and literary scholars interested in this period of British history. John Evelyn's meticulous attention to detail and his keen observations make his diary a compelling and informative read. It sheds light on the mind of a Renaissance man who was deeply engaged with the intellectual currents of his time. Readers interested in early modern literature and history will find The Diary of John Evelyn to be a rewarding and enlightening exploration of a bygone era.
Author | : John Evelyn |
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Total Pages | : 454 |
Release | : 1911 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
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Author | : John Evelyn |
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Release | : 1955 |
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Author | : Gilbert Faccarello |
Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | : 812 |
Release | : 2016-07-27 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1785366645 |
Volume I contains original biographical profiles of many of the most important and influential economists from the seventeenth century to the present day. These inform the reader about their lives, works and impact on the further development of the discipline. The emphasis is on their lasting contributions to our understanding of the complex system known as the economy. The entries also shed light on the means and ways in which the functioning of this system can be improved and its dysfunction reduced.
Author | : John Evelyn |
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Total Pages | : 524 |
Release | : 1863 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
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