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A review by drset
Lafayette by Harlow Giles Unger
3.0
A good account of the life of a man whose actions defined two of the world’s most important revolutions. One of the most interesting characters of both the American and the French Revolution.
Although the book is well written and documented, at times can be quite tedious to read due to the amount of pageantry and pomposity that dominated all the interactions in Lafayette life. The descriptions of receptions, ceremonies and public displays fill a significant part of the book. We are also subjected to an endless stream of letters between the Marquis and some of the main figures of the times such as Washington or Napoleon, filled with a degree of exaggerated adulation that is almost embarrassing to read.
This book also contains one of the best descriptions of the French revolution that I’ve ever read. It Details the events day by day while providing great insight into the underground currents that were stirring behind the scenes and how these currents were tapped and exploited by some of the main players to advance their own selfish interests.
Overall a good book to learn about the fascinating life and times of this incredible man.
Although the book is well written and documented, at times can be quite tedious to read due to the amount of pageantry and pomposity that dominated all the interactions in Lafayette life. The descriptions of receptions, ceremonies and public displays fill a significant part of the book. We are also subjected to an endless stream of letters between the Marquis and some of the main figures of the times such as Washington or Napoleon, filled with a degree of exaggerated adulation that is almost embarrassing to read.
This book also contains one of the best descriptions of the French revolution that I’ve ever read. It Details the events day by day while providing great insight into the underground currents that were stirring behind the scenes and how these currents were tapped and exploited by some of the main players to advance their own selfish interests.
Overall a good book to learn about the fascinating life and times of this incredible man.