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Passionate partners in revolution and love.

If you're intrigued by the intertwining of personal romance and political upheaval, "General And Madame De Lafayette" offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of two revolutionaries who not only shaped history but also remained unwaveringly devoted to each other. Their story resonates with bravery and the complex dance of ideology and love, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by the human stories behind grand historical events.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781589790186
Authors: Jason Lane
Date of Publication: 2003-10-22
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Politics, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.31
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Description

This biography of French liberator Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834) reveals not only how the nineteen-year-old bravely ventured to the infant United States to serve in its War of Independence, but also the iconoclast's enormous contribution to the causes of social and economic justice in France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and Poland. The Marquise (1759-1807), born Adrienne de Noailles, shared the same controversial beliefs as her husband, supporting and defending him wholeheartedly despite ongoing political persecution-including the Marquis's exile in an Austrian dungeon and her own imprisonment (and near-execution) by French radicals. Employing a sweeping, classical feel, and visiting landscapes including the magnificent court at Versailles, the brutal hardship of Valley Forge, and the momentous storming of the Bastille, Lane chronicles and celebrates the couple's passionate yet tumultuous relationship while documenting the birth of America, two French Revolutions, and the Napoleonic era.
 

Passionate partners in revolution and love.

If you're intrigued by the intertwining of personal romance and political upheaval, "General And Madame De Lafayette" offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of two revolutionaries who not only shaped history but also remained unwaveringly devoted to each other. Their story resonates with bravery and the complex dance of ideology and love, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by the human stories behind grand historical events.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.