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.
year: 2002
call number/section: 92, 920
subjects: lafayette, marie joseph paul yves roch gilbert du motier, marquis de, 1757-1834, generals, united states, biography, france, statesmen, united states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, biography, participation, french, 1775-1783, revolution