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Características del artículo
- Estado
- Type
- Hardcover
- Publication Name
- St. Martin's Press
- ISBN-10
- 0230105041
- ISBN
- 9780230105041
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0230105041
ISBN-13
9780230105041
eBay Product ID (ePID)
93015358
Product Key Features
Book Title
Lafayette : Lessons in Leadership from the Idealist General
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Military / General, Political, Historical, Military
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Book Series
World Generals Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
11.3 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-030359
Reviews
An upbeat biography of the great French American patriot who channeled his zeal into a formidable force of leadership. This accessible life of Lafayette ably captures his essential fiery-eyed idealism…An inspiring introduction to the beloved general., "Drawing from a number of historical sources, including Lafayette's own memoirs, Leepson gives this most restless man an affectionate and engrossing portrait." -- Publisher's Weekly "An upbeat biography of the great French American patriot who channeled his zeal into a formidable force of leadership. This accessible life of Lafayette ably captures his essential fiery-eyed idealism…An inspiring introduction to the beloved general."-- Kirkus "[Leepson's] eye for the telling detail and his devotion to journalistic brevity shine in all his work, and his affectionate Lafayette is the latest example." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch "If you didn't know this was a biography, you'd think it was an action adventure novel with the Marquis de Lafayette as the superhero. The remarkable and complex life of Lafayette is in good hands with Marc Leepson, an excellent historian and a superb writer."--Nelson DeMille "There have been countless biographies of the famed Marquis de Lafayette, but what has been lacking is a concise account of the life of this man who played a crucial role in both the American and French Revolutions. Marc Leepson has provided such an account in this fascinating, insightful book."--Chris Wallace, host of "FOX News Sunday" "Born and trained to command, eager for glory, and dedicated to the cause of liberty, the Marquis de Lafayette fought with Washington's army from Brandywine to Yorktown then suffered exile and imprisonment for his responsible leadership in France from the Bastille to the eve of the Reign of Terror. Marc Leepson's fast-paced biography delivers proven lessons in leadership as it brings the Hero of Two Worlds to life."Jon Kukla, author of Mr. Jefferson's Women and A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America, Praise for Flag: An American Biography 'There is no story about the flag that he omits…. [We] now have a comprehensive guide to its unfolding.' - The Wall Street Journal 'Compelling reading....This book brings out the irony, humor, myth, and behind-the-scenes happenings that make our flag's 228-year history so fascinating.' - The Saturday Evening Post 'Flag is a valuable addition to American history, and Leepson...certainly is due a portion of authorly glory for this absorbing account of America's national icon.' - Richmond Times-Dispatch 'Timely and insightful.' - The Dallas Morning News 'A grand book, worthy of its grand subject.' - Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys and The Keeper's Son 'A very significant contribution to our history. And it is a book that everyone who cares about the United States should read.' - Veteran Magazine Praise for Desperate Engagement: How a Little-Known Civil War Battle Saved Washington, D.C., and Changed American History: "In this book we find ourselves firmly implanted in the land of what might have been . . . Desperate Engagement will (of course) be of interest to Civil War buffs, whose numbers remain legion nearly a century and a half after the war's end, and to many other readers as well. Wondering about what might have been is . . . an instructive, useful game that deepens our understanding of history's uncertain, unpredictable path." - Washington Post "Leepson lucidly narrates the campaign . . . A hard-fought, dramatic episode that Leepson brings vividly to life." - Publishers Weekly, "Born and trained to command, eager for glory, and dedicated to the cause of liberty, the Marquis de Lafayette fought with Washington's army from Brandywine to Yorktown then suffered exile and imprisonment for his responsible leadership in France from the Bastille to the eve of the Reign of Terror. Marc Leepson's fast-paced biography delivers proven lessons in leadership as it brings the Hero of Two Worlds to life."Jon Kukla, author of Mr. Jefferson's Women and A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America, Born and trained to command, eager for glory, and dedicated to the cause of liberty, the Marquis de Lafayette fought with Washington's army from Brandywine to Yorktown - then suffered exile and imprisonment for his responsible leadership in France from the Bastille to the eve of the Reign of Terror. Marc Leepson's fast-paced biography delivers proven lessons in leadership as it brings the Hero of Two Worlds to life., Praise for Flag: An American Biography 'There is no story about the flag that he omits . [We] now have a comprehensive guide to its unfolding.' - The Wall Street Journal 'Compelling reading....This book brings out the irony, humor, myth, and behind-the-scenes happenings that make our flag's 228-year history so fascinating.' - The Saturday Evening Post 'Flag is a valuable addition to American history, and Leepson...certainly is due a portion of authorly glory for this absorbing account of America's national icon.' - Richmond Times-Dispatch 'Timely and insightful.' - The Dallas Morning News 'A grand book, worthy of its grand subject.' - Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys and The Keeper's Son 'A very significant contribution to our history. And it is a book that everyone who cares about the United States should read.' - Veteran Magazine Praise for Desperate Engagement: How a Little-Known Civil War Battle Saved Washington, D.C., and Changed American History: "In this book we find ourselves firmly implanted in the land of what might have been . . . Desperate Engagement will (of course) be of interest to Civil War buffs, whose numbers remain legion nearly a century and a half after the war's end, and to many other readers as well. Wondering about what might have been is . . . an instructive, useful game that deepens our understanding of history's uncertain, unpredictable path." - Washington Post "Leepson lucidly narrates the campaign . . . A hard-fought, dramatic episode that Leepson brings vividly to life." - Publishers Weekly, Praise for Flag: An American Biography 'There is no story about the flag that he omits'¦. [We] now have a comprehensive guide to its unfolding.' - The Wall Street Journal 'Compelling reading....This book brings out the irony, humor, myth, and behind-the-scenes happenings that make our flag's 228-year history so fascinating.' - The Saturday Evening Post 'Flag is a valuable addition to American history, and Leepson...certainly is due a portion of authorly glory for this absorbing account of America's national icon.' - Richmond Times-Dispatch 'Timely and insightful.' - The Dallas Morning News 'A grand book, worthy of its grand subject.' - Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys and The Keeper's Son 'A very significant contribution to our history. And it is a book that everyone who cares about the United States should read.' - Veteran Magazine Praise for Desperate Engagement: How a Little-Known Civil War Battle Saved Washington, D.C., and Changed American History : "In this book we find ourselves firmly implanted in the land of what might have been . . . Desperate Engagement will (of course) be of interest to Civil War buffs, whose numbers remain legion nearly a century and a half after the war's end, and to many other readers as well. Wondering about what might have been is . . . an instructive, useful game that deepens our understanding of history's uncertain, unpredictable path." - Washington Post "Leepson lucidly narrates the campaign . . . A hard-fought, dramatic episode that Leepson brings vividly to life." - Publishers Weekly, [Leepson's] eye for the telling detail and his devotion to journalistic brevity shine in all his work, and his affectionate Lafayette is the latest example., An upbeat biography of the great French American patriot who channeled his zeal into a formidable force of leadership. This accessible life of Lafayette ably captures his essential fiery-eyed idealism...An inspiring introduction to the beloved general., If you didn't know this was a biography, you'd think it was an action adventure novel with the Marquis de Lafayette as the superhero. The remarkable and complex life of Lafayette is in good hands with Marc Leepson, an excellent historian and a superb writer., "Drawing from a number of historical sources, including Lafayette's own memoirs, Leepson gives this most restless man an affectionate and engrossing portrait." -- Publisher's Weekly "An upbeat biography of the great French American patriot who channeled his zeal into a formidable force of leadership. This accessible life of Lafayette ably captures his essential fiery-eyed idealism...An inspiring introduction to the beloved general." -- Kirkus "[Leepson's] eye for the telling detail and his devotion to journalistic brevity shine in all his work, and his affectionate Lafayette is the latest example." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch "A crisp, new life of Lafayette with the emphasis on his life as a military man." -- The Washington Independent Review of Books "If you didn't know this was a biography, you'd think it was an action adventure novel with the Marquis de Lafayette as the superhero. The remarkable and complex life of Lafayette is in good hands with Marc Leepson, an excellent historian and a superb writer." -- Nelson DeMille "There have been countless biographies of the famed Marquis de Lafayette, but what has been lacking is a concise account of the life of this man who played a crucial role in both the American and French Revolutions. Marc Leepson has provided such an account in this fascinating, insightful book." -- Chris Wallace, host of "FOX News Sunday" "Born and trained to command, eager for glory, and dedicated to the cause of liberty, the Marquis de Lafayette fought with Washington's army from Brandywine to Yorktown - then suffered exile and imprisonment for his responsible leadership in France from the Bastille to the eve of the Reign of Terror. Marc Leepson's fast-paced biography delivers proven lessons in leadership as it brings the Hero of Two Worlds to life." --Jon Kukla, author of Mr. Jefferson's Women and A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America, "Drawing from a number of historical sources, including Lafayette's own memoirs, Leepson gives this most restless man an affectionate and engrossing portrait." -- Publisher's Weekly "An upbeat biography of the great French American patriot who channeled his zeal into a formidable force of leadership. This accessible life of Lafayette ably captures his essential fiery-eyed idealism…An inspiring introduction to the beloved general."-- Kirkus "[Leepson's] eye for the telling detail and his devotion to journalistic brevity shine in all his work, and his affectionate Lafayette is the latest example." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch " A crisp, new life of Lafayette with the emphasis on his life as a military man." --The Washington Independent Review of Books "If you didn't know this was a biography, you'd think it was an action adventure novel with the Marquis de Lafayette as the superhero. The remarkable and complex life of Lafayette is in good hands with Marc Leepson, an excellent historian and a superb writer."--Nelson DeMille "There have been countless biographies of the famed Marquis de Lafayette, but what has been lacking is a concise account of the life of this man who played a crucial role in both the American and French Revolutions. Marc Leepson has provided such an account in this fascinating, insightful book."--Chris Wallace, host of "FOX News Sunday" "Born and trained to command, eager for glory, and dedicated to the cause of liberty, the Marquis de Lafayette fought with Washington's army from Brandywine to Yorktown then suffered exile and imprisonment for his responsible leadership in France from the Bastille to the eve of the Reign of Terror. Marc Leepson's fast-paced biography delivers proven lessons in leadership as it brings the Hero of Two Worlds to life."Jon Kukla, author of Mr. Jefferson's Women and A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America, There have been countless biographies of the famed Marquis de Lafayette, but what has been lacking is a concise account of the life of this man who played a crucial role in both the American and French Revolutions. Marc Leepson has provided such an account in this fascinating, insightful book., Drawing from a number of historical sources, including Lafayette's own memoirs, Leepson gives this most restless man an affectionate and engrossing portrait., "Born and trained to command, eager for glory, and dedicated to the cause of liberty, the Marquis de Lafayette fought with Washington's army from Brandywine to Yorktown - then suffered exile and imprisonment for his responsible leadership in France from the Bastille to the eve of the Reign of Terror. Marc Leepson's fast-paced biography delivers proven lessons in leadership as it brings the Hero of Two Worlds to life."-Jon Kukla, author of Mr. Jefferson's Women and A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
355.0092
Synopsis
The Marquis de Lafayette is an icon of American and French history and his life story the stuff of legend. Here, historian Marc Leepson delivers an insightful account of the great general, whose love of liberty and passionate devotion to American and French independence shines in the pages of history., The Marquis de Lafayette is an icon of American--and French--history. Lafayette's life story is the stuff of legend. Born into an aristocratic French family of warriors, made lieutenant in the French Royal Guard at age 14, and married into the royal family at 16, he traveled to the colonies at his own expense to fight in the American Revolution. By age 20, he was embraced by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, who became his life-long friends. Here, historian Marc Leepson delivers an insightful account of the great general, whose love of liberty and passionate devotion to American and French independence shines in the pages of history.
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DC146.L2L44 2011
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