Adopted Son: Washington, Lafayette, and the Friendship that Saved the Revolution
by David A. Clary
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They were unlikely comrades-in-arms. One was a self-taught, middle-aged Virginia planter in charge of a ragtag army of revolutionaries, the other a rich, glory-seeking teenage French aristocrat. But the childless Washington and the orphaned Lafayette forged a bond as strong as any between father and son, a trust that saw them through betrayals, shifting political alliances, and the trials of war. Their friendship continued throughout their lives. Lafayette inspired widespread French support show more for a struggling young America and personally influenced Washington's antislavery views. Washington's enduring example as general and statesman guided Lafayette during France's own revolution years later. Using personal letters and other key documents, author Clary offers a rare glimpse of the American Revolution, including intimate portraits of such major figures as Alexander Hamilton, Benedict Arnold, and Benjamin Franklin. The result is a remarkable, little-known epic of friendship, revolution, and the birth of a nation.--From publisher description. show lessTags
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- I love this book...a wonderful account of Washington and Lafayette
- Tremendous story of Lafayette role during the French revolution, his long love affair with the U.S and pain felt by G.W. when Lafayette was jailed
- Lafayette gained hero status in both France and the U.S.
- Book provides superb research/analysis on how Lafayette actions were critical to bring France on-board with the U.S.
- Lafayette near idolization of Washington resulted in the two developing a loving and trusting relationship
- Story is very emotional throughout the book
- Tremendous story of Lafayette role during the French revolution, his long love affair with the U.S and pain felt by G.W. when Lafayette was jailed
- Lafayette gained hero status in both France and the U.S.
- Book provides superb research/analysis on how Lafayette actions were critical to bring France on-board with the U.S.
- Lafayette near idolization of Washington resulted in the two developing a loving and trusting relationship
- Story is very emotional throughout the book
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David A. Clary's previous books include Adopted Son: Washington, Lafayette, and the Friendship That Saved the Revolution and Eagles and Empire: The United States, Mexico, and the Struggle for a Continent. The former chief historian of the U.S. Forest Service, he lives in New Mexico.
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2007
- People/Characters
- George Washington; Marquis de Lafayette; Alexander Hamilton
- Important events
- American Revolution (1775 | 1783)
- Epigraph
- War is an act of force, and the emotions are necessarily involved in it.
-- Karl von Clausewitz - Dedication
- To my dad, Vern Clary, and my son, Jesse Clary. Following the story of the childless Washington and the fatherless Lafayette reminded me how fortunate I am to have both.
Classifications
- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
- DDC/MDS
- 973.3 — History & geography History of North America United States Revolutionary War (1775-89)
- LCC
- E312.17 .C58 — History of the United States United States Revolution to the Civil War, 1775/1783-1861 By period 1789-1809. Constitutional period Washington's administrations, 1789-1797
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- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 5
- ASINs
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