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THE LIFE AND SERVICES OF MAJOR-GENERAL THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYE IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
02 / 2010
9781160258944
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Sinopsis

The Life and Services of Major-General The Marquis de Lafayette is a historical biography written by Edward Payson Hollister in 1861. The book chronicles the life of the French aristocrat and military officer, Marquis de Lafayette, who played a significant role in the American Revolution and the French Revolution. The book begins with a brief overview of Lafayette?s early life and family background before delving into his military career. Hollister details Lafayette?s involvement in the American Revolution, including his arrival in America in 1777, his relationship with George Washington, and his leadership in several key battles. The book also covers Lafayette?s return to France and his participation in the French Revolution, including his role in the storming of the Bastille.Hollister?s biography provides a detailed account of Lafayette?s personal life, including his marriage to Adrienne de Noailles and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte. The book also explores Lafayette?s political beliefs and his advocacy for democracy and individual rights.Overall, The Life and Services of Major-General The Marquis de Lafayette is a comprehensive biography that provides a detailed look into the life and career of one of the most important figures of the American and French Revolutions.This Book Is In English.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.

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