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When the Marquis de Lafayette ran off to join the American Revolution against the explicit orders of the king of France, he was a strong-willed nineteen-year-old who had never set foot on a battlefield. Although the U.S. Congress granted him an honorary commission only out of respect for his title and wealth, Lafayette quickly earned the respect of his fellow officers with his bravery, devotion to the cause of liberty, and incredible drive.Playing a pivotal role in the Revolution, Lafayette convinced the French government to send troops, made crucial pacts with Native Americans, and lead his men to victory at Yorktown. This thrilling account of a daring soldier will fascinate young historians. Source notes, bibliography, time line, index.
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Lafayette and the American Revolution, Russell Freedman
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2021
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- Titolo
- Lafayette and the American Revolution
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Russell Freedman
- Editore
- Holiday House Inc
- Pubblicato
- 2021
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 96
- ISBN10
- 0823449467
- ISBN13
- 9780823449460
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Tema stórico, Storie vere, Biografie, Storia, Autobiografie e memorie, Storia Militare, Guerre, Storia degli Stati Uniti, Rivoluzione Americana
- Valutazione
- 4 su 5
- Descrizione
- When the Marquis de Lafayette ran off to join the American Revolution against the explicit orders of the king of France, he was a strong-willed nineteen-year-old who had never set foot on a battlefield. Although the U.S. Congress granted him an honorary commission only out of respect for his title and wealth, Lafayette quickly earned the respect of his fellow officers with his bravery, devotion to the cause of liberty, and incredible drive.Playing a pivotal role in the Revolution, Lafayette convinced the French government to send troops, made crucial pacts with Native Americans, and lead his men to victory at Yorktown. This thrilling account of a daring soldier will fascinate young historians. Source notes, bibliography, time line, index.