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

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The diary of John Evelyn offers a rich chronicle of 17th-century England, capturing significant historical events like the execution of Charles I and the Great Fire of London. Spanning from 1640 to 1706, it provides valuable insights into the era's art, culture, and politics, reflecting the thoughts and experiences of a prominent writer and gardener. Evelyn's memoirs serve as a crucial resource for historians, highlighting a period before the advent of regular publications, thus enhancing their historical significance.