A Sketch Of The Life Of General Lafayette (1830)

Book Overview

""A Sketch Of The Life Of General Lafayette"" is a biographical work written by James Paul Cobbett and originally published in 1830. The book provides a detailed account of the life of General Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who played a key role in the American Revolution and the French Revolution. The book covers Lafayette's early life in France, his involvement in the American Revolution as a key ally to George Washington, and his subsequent return to France where he became a leading figure in the French Revolution. The book also discusses Lafayette's imprisonment during the Reign of Terror and his eventual release and subsequent retirement from politics. Throughout the book, Cobbett provides insight into Lafayette's character and motivations, as well as his impact on the history of both France and the United States. Overall, ""A Sketch Of The Life Of General Lafayette"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437468128
• ISBN13: 9781437468120
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"