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A brief biography of one of early America's greatest friends and defenders, Gilbert du Motier, better known through history as the Marquis de Lafayette.

An easy-to-read biography of the French nobleman who was a leader in both the American and French revolutions.

Examines the role of the Marquis de Lafayette in the American Revolution, discussing how the nineteen-year-old defied the king of France to join the fight for liberty in the United States.

Looks at the friendship of Marquis de Lafayette who traveled from France to Philadelphia to have sign on for the patriot cause with George Washington.

Explores the life of Marquis de Lafayette and details the contributions he made to the American Revolution.

Traces the life of the French nobleman who fought for democracy in revolutions in both the United States and France.

Discusses the life and work of French soldier and political thinker, Marquis de Lafayette, and his role in the American Revolution.

Examines the life and times of Marquis de Lafayette, looking at his early years in France, and discussing his role in the American Revolution.

Text and illustrations present the life of French general Lafayette, who helped the Americans win the Revolutionary War and then fought for France's poor; also includes a chronology, a Revolutionary War time line, a glossary, and a further reading list.

Presents a comprehensive narrative that describes the complex relationship between General George Washington and the marquis de Lafayette, discussing the developments in both America and France that led to revolution on both continents.

Chronicles the life of the Marquis de Lafayette, describing his heroism in the American Revolution, his long love story with his wife, Adrienne, his relationship with George Washington, and the consequences--for his countrymen and family--of his attempt to bring the same liberty to France that he helped America gain on the battlefield.

In September, 1781, the young Marquis de Lafayette of France and other leaders of colonial troops prepare to battle British troops led by Lord Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.

In September, 1781, the young Marquis de Lafayette of France and other leaders of colonial troops prepare to battle British troops led by Lord Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.

Friends Michael and Kate are enlisted by the mysterious CyberTimeSurfing Institute to travel back to 1778 to ensure Michael's ancestor, an African-American Continental cavalryman, survives the war, and to warn newly arrived General Lafayette of a kidnapping plot.