The Life Of La Fayette

The Life Of La Fayette The Knight Of Liberty In Two Worlds And Two Centuries

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The Life Of La Fayette: The Knight Of Liberty In Two Worlds And Two Centuries is a biography written by Lydia Hoyt Farmer. The book tells the story of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who fought in the American Revolutionary War and played a key role in securing American independence. The biography covers Lafayette's life from his childhood in France to his military career in America and his later involvement in the French Revolution. The book also explores Lafayette's personal relationships, including his marriage to Adrienne de Noailles and his friendships with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Throughout the biography, Farmer portrays Lafayette as a champion of liberty and a hero of two worlds. The Life Of La Fayette: The Knight Of Liberty In Two Worlds And Two Centuries is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in American and French history.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163802014
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 560
Weight: 739g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 28mm