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  • The Diary of John Evelyn (Complete)

    by John Evelyn ...
    The two chief diarists of the age of Charles the Second are, mutatis mutandis, not ill characterized by the remark of a wicked wit upon the brothers Austin. "John Austin," it was said, "served God and died poor: Charles Austin served the devil, and died rich. Both were clever fellows. Charles was much the cleverer of the two." Thus John Evelyn and Samuel Pepys, the former a perfect model of ... Read more

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  • The History of Sabatai Sevi, the Suppos'd Messiah of the Jews

    The Controversial Messiah: A Deep Dive into 17th Century Jewish History

    by John Evelyn ...
    In "The History of Sabatai Sevi, the Suppos'd Messiah of the Jews," John Evelyn delves into the captivating yet tumultuous narrative of one of the most controversial figures in Jewish history. Written in a scholarly tone, Evelyn employs a meticulous historical approach, blending narrative rigor with a keen philosophical inquiry into the nature of messianism and belief. The work is situated within ... Read more

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  • The Diary of John Evelyn

    by John Evelyn ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • The Diary of John Evelyn (Vol. 1&2)

    Enriched edition. The 17th Century Chronicles

    by John Evelyn, Brooke Sellers ...
    In "The Diary of John Evelyn (Vol. 1 & 2)", readers are presented with a meticulous account of 17th-century English life through the eyes of John Evelyn, a prominent writer and diarist. This remarkable work captures the rich tapestry of his experiences, thoughts, and observations from the Restoration period. Evelyn's literary style is marked by its introspective and reflective nature, often ... Read more

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  • The Diary of John Evelyn

    Enriched edition. A 17th-Century Chronicle of Stuart England, the Great Fire, Court Intrigue, and Everyday Life

    by John Evelyn ...
    The Diary of John Evelyn offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a 17th-century England, blending personal reflection with detailed observations of the era's political and social turmoil. Written in a fluid prose style characteristic of the period, Evelyn's diary serves as both a historical document and a literary artifact, rich in descriptions of everything from the Great Fire of London to ... Read more

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  • The Diary of John Evelyn

    Enriched edition. Reflections of a Renaissance Man: Insights from a 17th Century English Diarist

    by John Evelyn, Brooke Sellers ...
    In "The Diary of John Evelyn," the renowned 17th-century English writer delivers an intimate and unvarnished account of his life, capturing the intricacies of social, political, and cultural shifts during the Restoration period. Written in a reflective and eloquent literary style, the diary juxtaposes personal anecdotes with broader historical events, offering a rare glimpse into the sentiments of ... Read more

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  • An Apologie for the Royal Party (1659); and A Panegyric to Charles the Second (1661)

    Defending Loyalty: Royalist Persuasion in Turbulent Times

    by John Evelyn ...
    In "An Apologie for the Royal Party" and "A Panegyric to Charles the Second," John Evelyn masterfully intertwines eloquent prose and persuasive rhetoric to advocate for the royalist cause in the turbulent context of 17th-century England. Written during a time of political upheaval and civil strife, Evelyn'Äôs works reflect his deep royalist convictions and his defense of monarchy against the ... Read more

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  • The Diary of John Evelyn (Vol. 1&2)

    The 17th Century Chronicles

    by John Evelyn ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • Acetaria: A Discourse of Sallets

    by John Evelyn ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • The History of Sabatai Sevi: The Suppos'd Messiah of The Jews

    by John Evelyn ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • The Diary of John Evelyn (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. A 17th‑Century Diarist's Chronicle of Stuart England—Politics, Society, and Culture

    by John Evelyn, Ezra Everdale, Ezra Everdale ...
    Spanning the Civil War, Commonwealth, and Restoration, The Diary of John Evelyn records court ritual, scientific experiment, horticultural practice, and urban disaster in polished, morally inflected prose. He chronicles the Great Plague and the Fire of London, Royal Society demonstrations, and travels in France and Italy that shaped his connoisseurship, offering set-piece descriptions and measured ... Read more

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  • The Diary of John Evelyn (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. A 17th-Century Chronicle of Restoration England: Court, Art, Politics, Society, and Travel

    by John Evelyn, Ezra Everdale, Ezra Everdale ...
    The Diary of John Evelyn (Vol. 1&2) presents a capacious record of seventeenth‑century life, from the upheavals of the Civil Wars and Commonwealth to the Restoration and the scientific turn of the age. Evelyn's entries, at once decorous and exact, move from court ceremonial and cabinet politics to plague, fire, landscape, and art. His pages recount Continental travels through France and Italy, ... Read more

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