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General and Madam de Lafayette: Partners in Liberty's Cause in the American and French Revolutions
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by Jason Lane
Sales Rank: 637049
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List Price: $27.95
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Cover Type: Hard Cover with 400 pages
Published by: Taylor Trade PublishingEdition: 1st Edition December 25, 2003
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1589790189
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1589790186
Book Dimensions:
9.1 x 6 x 1.2 inches
Weighs: 1.4 pounds
From Publishers Weekly
Propelled through life by an unquenchable thirst for liberty and justice, Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette distinguished himself in both his homeland, France, and in America by his canny leadership in the fight for freedom. Using the letters of Lafayette and his wife, Adrienne, Lane (a member of American Friends of Lafayette) provides a workmanlike hagiographic account of Lafayette's life and work. Lafayette was only 17 when he plotted to come to America to aid the colonies in their revolution; he faced resistance from his in-laws and his own lack of skill in battle and in speaking English. But he learned English on the voyage over, and when he came ashore near Charleston quickly made a name for himself as a brave and heroic leader. Lafayette became fast friends with George Washington, whom he helped to defeat Cornwallis in Virginia. He returned home a hero and began to press for the cause of liberty in France. His wife, who had supported him during his American campaign with her loving and uplifting letters, stood beside him once again. He won great support during the French Revolution, but was eventually arrested and imprisoned for his support of a constitutional monarchy. Adrienne voluntarily shared his dungeon cell for two years, contracting the illness that finally killed her. Written in a prosaic style, Lane's first book offers a detailed glimpse of French society in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as seen through the lives of two aristocrats dedicated to liberty. 13 b&w illus.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Though many are familiar with the legendary story of Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, the young French aristocrat who fought so valiantly for the ideals of freedom during the Revolutionary War, few have heard the details of his remarkable marriage and his life after his return to France. Despite the fact that their marriage was arranged, Lafayette and Adrienne de Noailles shared a deep and abiding love. Theirs was a fortuitous union of like minds, as both shared respect for one another and a passion for the concept of political liberty. When Lafayette was exiled and imprisoned by reactionaries during the French Revolution, Adrienne took up his cause and fought tirelessly for his release. After the conclusion of the French Revolution, Lafayette continued to be politically active, lobbying ceaselessly for a constitutional monarchy. This compelling dual biography paints a vivid portrait of two extraordinary individuals who together strove to alter the political course of two great nations at a pivotal juncture in history. Margaret Flanagan
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Reader Reviews
After all that's been written about Lafayette, this book was a complete surprise. It added much to read of his wife's devotion and abilities and their lifelong relationship. It also places them in history, and by reading their letters, you are introduced to them directly. This book is not only entertaining but scholarly. Should be in every college library.
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