"Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette" by Lafayette is a historical memoir that highlights the experiences of General Marquis de Lafayette, during the American Revolution. The book is a detailed collection of Lafayette’s involvement in the fight for American independence, showcasing his communications with important people like George Washington, and demonstrates Lafayette’s passion for freedom. His memoir begins with his trip to America, highlighting the challenges he overcomes in the American army. Lafayette expresses admiration for the American cause and demonstrates his determination to assist in their triumph, establishing his character as someone who values the pursuit of liberty.
Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette
By Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Witness the inspiring journey of a young general as he crosses the Atlantic and dedicates himself to the fight for liberty and independence in the American Revolution.
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About the AuthorMarie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French nobleman and military officer who volunteered to join the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, in the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette was ultimately permitted to command Continental Army troops in the decisive Siege of Yorktown in 1781, the Revolutionary War's final major battle that secured American independence. After returning to France, Lafayette became a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July Revolution of 1830 and continues to be celebrated as a hero in both France and the United States.
Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French nobleman and military officer who volunteered to join the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, in the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette was ultimately permitted to command Continental Army troops in the decisive Siege of Yorktown in 1781, the Revolutionary War's final major battle that secured American independence. After returning to France, Lafayette became a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July Revolution of 1830 and continues to be celebrated as a hero in both France and the United States.
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