The third volume of this widely acclaimed series continues the story of Lafayette's role in the military, diplomatic, and political aspects of the French-American alliance as seen through the letters of Lafayette and his correspondents on both sides of the Atlantic. Among the recipients of Lafayette's letters are George Washington, the Comte de Vergennes, Samuel Adams, the Comte de Rochambeau, the Baron van Steuben, Beajamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Nathanael Greene, and Thomas Jefferson. At times, Lafayette appears to ...
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The third volume of this widely acclaimed series continues the story of Lafayette's role in the military, diplomatic, and political aspects of the French-American alliance as seen through the letters of Lafayette and his correspondents on both sides of the Atlantic. Among the recipients of Lafayette's letters are George Washington, the Comte de Vergennes, Samuel Adams, the Comte de Rochambeau, the Baron van Steuben, Beajamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Nathanael Greene, and Thomas Jefferson. At times, Lafayette appears to be as proud, ambitious, and headstrong as his detractors have claimed. More often, he emerges as a mature and judicious leader, one who carried great weight as a principal architect of French-American cooperation. The letters also show his ability to understand American attitudes toward military and civil authority, and they indicate his realistic comprehension of strategy, tactics, and logistics. The volume is divided into five parts, each of which is introduced by a headnote summarizing Lafayette's main activities and the broader context of revolutionary events of the period. It makes clear the tensions and disharmonies between the allies that developed during the months of military inaction and fiscal difficulties, and gives us a rare look at the human side of the military effort at its highest levels.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; Cornell University Press; Ithaca, 1983. Hardcover. A Very Good, blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, mild crimping to spine edges, trace handling marks, small smudge mark bottom text block edge, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, 1-inch tear top front panel, small chips bottom front panel corner, barcode sticker bottom rear panel, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 468pp., appendix, indexed. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Near Fine. Two Vols. First Printings. Vol. I: December 7, 1776-March 30, 1778 ( Published, 1977 ). ( ISBN: 0-8014-1031-2 ). Near Fine/Near Fine. Vol. II: April 10, 1778-March 20, 1780 ( Published, 1979 ). ( ISBN: 0-8014-1246-3 ). Near Fine/Near Fine. Both dust jackets are protected with mylar covers.
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