Lafayette in the Somewhat United States
From the bestselling author of Assassination Vacation and The Partly Cloudy Patriot, an insightful and unconventional account of George Washington's trusted officer and friend, that swashbuckling teenage French aristocrat the Marquis de Lafayette.
Chronicling General Lafayette's years in Washington's army, Vowell reflects on the ideals of the Ame...show more
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Quite entertaining. I listened to the audible book which is read by the author. I really like books read by the author! In addition, there are famous actors who play various characters such as Lafayette, Washington, and Jefferson. Biggest takeaway was how involved France was in helping us win the war. Of course there’s Lafayette, but so much more! Giving it four stars because there is quite a bit of left-leaning commentary throughout the book. I...read more
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