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Lafayette, We Come! The Story Of How A Young Frenchman Fought For Liberty In America And How America Now Fights For Liberty In France (1918)

Lafayette, We Come! The Story Of How A Young Frenchman Fought For Liberty In America And How America Now Fights For Liberty In France (1918)

Rupert Sargent Holland

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104096762
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Lafayette, We Come! is a historical account of the life and achievements of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a young French aristocrat who fought for American independence during the Revolutionary War. Written by Rupert Sargent Holland in 1918, the book chronicles Lafayette’s journey from his privileged upbringing in France to his fateful meeting with George Washington and his subsequent involvement in the American Revolution. Holland provides a detailed account of Lafayette’s military campaigns and his pivotal role in securing victory for the American forces. He also delves into Lafayette’s personal relationships with notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, as well as his enduring friendship with Washington. The book also explores the reciprocal relationship between America and France, highlighting how Lafayette’s efforts to secure liberty for the United States ultimately inspired the French Revolution. Holland examines America’s involvement in World War I and draws parallels between Lafayette’s fight for freedom in America and America’s fight for liberty in France. Overall, Lafayette, We Come! is a comprehensive and engaging biography that celebrates the life and legacy of one of America’s most beloved Revolutionary War heroes.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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