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The Story of Lafayette

The Story of Lafayette

Codd, Margaret Jane

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162753870
ISBN13: 9781162753874
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Lafayette by Margaret Jane Codd is a biographical account of the life and achievements of the French aristocrat and military officer, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. The book traces Lafayette's life from his early years in France, his marriage to Adrienne de Noailles, his involvement in the American Revolution, his return to France, and his role in the French Revolution. Codd explores Lafayette's unwavering commitment to the ideals of liberty, equality, and democracy, and his enduring friendship with American founding fathers such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The book also highlights Lafayette's contributions to the abolition of slavery and his advocacy for human rights. Through engaging prose and vivid illustrations, The Story of Lafayette offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most remarkable figures of the 18th century.1898. This slim volume was written in the hopes that the character and services of Lafayette would become better known to the children of America. Lafayette was a French statesman and soldier who helped the Americans fight for their independence during the Revolutionary War. He was also a prominent leader in the early stages of the French Revolution.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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