The Household of the Lafayettes

By Edith Helen Sichel

Book Overview

The Household of the Lafayettes, written by Edith Helen Sichel and published in 1900, is a historical biography that explores the lives of the famous French aristocratic family, the Lafayettes. The book provides a detailed account of the family's history, including their involvement in the French Revolution and their subsequent exile in America. Sichel's writing delves into the personal lives of the Lafayettes, describing their relationships with each other and with other historical figures of the time, such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The book also explores the cultural and social context of the period, providing a rich and informative account of the social and political climate of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.Overall, The Household of the Lafayettes is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in French history, aristocratic families, or the cultural and social history of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Sichel's writing is both informative and engaging, offering a thorough and well-researched account of this famous family and their place in history.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: 1165119692
• ISBN13: 9781165119691
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"