Beaumarchais And The Lost Million: A Chapter Of The Secret History Of The American Revolution

By Charles Janeway Stillé

Book Overview

""Beaumarchais and the Lost Million: A Chapter of the Secret History of the American Revolution"" is a non-fiction book written by Charles J. Stille. The book tells the story of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a French playwright, musician, and businessman who played a crucial role in financing the American Revolution. The book delves into the complex and secretive world of international diplomacy and espionage that surrounded the American Revolution. It explores how Beaumarchais used his connections and resources to secretly funnel large sums of money to the American colonists, who were fighting for their independence from Great Britain. The book also examines the personal life of Beaumarchais, including his numerous romantic relationships and his involvement in the French court. It provides a detailed account of his adventures and misadventures in the worlds of business and politics, and how he managed to navigate these treacherous waters to help the American cause. Overall, ""Beaumarchais and the Lost Million"" is a fascinating and well-researched account of a little-known chapter of the American Revolution. It sheds light on the important role played by foreign powers in the conflict, and the complex web of alliances and rivalries that shaped the course of the war.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: 1163750743
• ISBN13: 9781163750742
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"