The Life and Services of Major-General the Marquis de Lafayette (1861)

The Life and Services of Major-General the Marquis de Lafayette is a historical biography written by Edward Payson Hollister in 1861. The book tells the story of the life and accomplishments of Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who played a crucial role in the American Revolution and the French Revolution.The biography covers Lafayette's early life, his military career, his friendship with George Washington, his involvement in the American Revolution, and his return to France where he played a key role in the French Revolution. The book also explores Lafayette's political beliefs and his advocacy for democracy and human rights.Hollister's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge about Lafayette and the historical events in which he participated. The biography is well-researched, drawing on primary sources and historical documents to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of Lafayette's life and legacy.Overall, The Life and Services of Major-General the Marquis de Lafayette is an important historical work that sheds light on a pivotal figure in both American and French history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution, the French Revolution, or the life of Lafayette himself.This Book Is In English.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.