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*Samuel Pepys: The Saviour of the Navy* by Arthur Bryant is the third volume in Bryant's biographical trilogy about Samuel Pepys, focusing on the later part of his life and his contributions to the British Royal Navy. In this book, Bryant emphasizes Pepys' critical role in reforming and modernizing the navy during the late 17th century, particularly during and after the Second Anglo-Dutch War and leading into the era of England's naval supremacy.
This volume highlights Pepys’ remarkable administrative skills and visionary leadership in turning around a navy that had been plagued by corruption, inefficiency, and mismanagement. As Secretary to the Admiralty, Pepys worked tirelessly to implement reforms that improved naval discipline, shipbuilding, and the provision of supplies. His efforts were crucial in establishing a more professional navy, which would later become a dominant force in European waters and a cornerstone of British imperial power.
Bryant details Pepys’ struggles with political enemies and personal risks, especially during times of political upheaval, such as the aftermath of the Glorious Revolution in 1688, which saw the overthrow of King James II. Despite these challenges, Pepys’ contributions were so significant that he earned the title of “The Saviour of the Navy,” as his work laid the foundation for the navy’s future success.
In this volume, Bryant also explores Pepys' personal life, his relationships, and his unwavering dedication to public service, while continuing to draw on Pepys’ own diaries as a source of insight. *The Saviour of the Navy* portrays Pepys not just as a diarist and observer of his time, but as a man whose practical reforms had a lasting impact on British naval history.
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