The Spirit of Lafayette by James Mott Hallowell
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| Author | Hallowell, James Mott, 1865- |
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| LoC No. | 18004819 |
| Title | The Spirit of Lafayette |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Spirit of Lafayette" by James Mott Hallowell is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The book explores the life and legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman who played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War and advocated for democracy and human rights. Hallowell’s work delves into Lafayette's unwavering commitment to the principles of liberty and justice, framing him as a symbol of transatlantic democratic ideals during a tumultuous period. Through a detailed narrative, Hallowell chronicles Lafayette's journey from an aristocratic background in France to becoming a key figure in American history. The text highlights his involvement in pivotal battles, his relationships with American leaders like George Washington, and his return to France where he faced the challenges of the French Revolution. Hallowell poignantly illustrates Lafayette’s struggles against both autocracy and the excesses of revolutionary fervor, culminating in his imprisonment during the Reign of Terror. The book ultimately serves as a tribute to Lafayette's enduring spirit of freedom and his vision for a more democratic world, resonating with Hallowell's contemporaneous struggles against tyranny during the First World War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Democracy |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- United States |
| Subject | Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24494 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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