Publisher's Synopsis
The Diary of Henry Machyn, Citizen and Merchant-Taylor of London: From 1550 to 1563 is a historical document that was first published in 1848. The diary was written by Henry Machyn, a citizen and merchant-tailor of London, and covers the period from 1550 to 1563. The diary provides a unique insight into the daily life of a citizen in London during the Tudor period, including details of political events, social customs, and religious practices.The diary is divided into several sections, each covering a different period of time. It begins with an introduction that provides some background information on Henry Machyn and the historical context of the diary. The first section covers the years 1550 to 1553 and includes details of the coronation of Queen Mary I and the burning of Protestants during her reign.The second section covers the years 1554 to 1558 and includes details of the marriage of Queen Mary I to Philip II of Spain, the persecution of Protestants, and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth I. The third section covers the years 1559 to 1563 and includes details of the religious changes that took place during Elizabeth's reign, as well as the social and economic changes that occurred in London during this time.Throughout the diary, Machyn provides detailed descriptions of the people and events he encounters, as well as his own thoughts and feelings about them. He also includes accounts of his own personal experiences, such as his marriage and the births and deaths of his children. The diary is considered an important historical document for its detailed and personal account of life in Tudor London.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
