The Household Of The Lafayettes (1900)

The Household of the Lafayettes is a historical non-fiction book written by Edith Helen Sichel in 1900. The book explores the life and times of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer and aristocrat who played a significant role in the American Revolution and the French Revolution. The author focuses on the personal life of Lafayette, his family, and the people who surrounded him. The book provides a detailed account of the daily life of the Lafayette family, their social circle, and their political activities during the tumultuous years of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book also delves into the relationships between Lafayette and his wife, Adrienne, and their children. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and memoirs, to create a vivid and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures of the modern era. Overall, The Household of the Lafayettes is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in French and American history, as well as the lives of the aristocracy during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.