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Lafayette and the Legacy of Revolution
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The return of a revered revolutionary and the meaning of independence in a divided nation—in the 1820s and today In 1824, the legendary French hero of the American Revolution, Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette, commenced an epic tour of the United States at the invitation of...
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The return of a revered revolutionary and the meaning of independence in a divided nation—in the 1820s and today
In 1824, the legendary French hero of the American Revolution, Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette, commenced an epic tour of the United States at the invitation of President James Monroe. On this fourteen-month trip across all twenty-four states, Lafayette (1757–1834) witnessed an evolving young nation grappling with its ideals, achievements, and challenges: a contested yet peaceful presidential election, engineering marvels like the Erie Canal, and the persistent tragedy of slavery. Journalist and historian Richard Brookhiser shows us what Lafayette saw on this storied adventure through the fifty-year-old republic—hoopla, oratory, journalism, struggle, failure, and idealism.
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, Brookhiser invites readers to ponder the same critical question posed by Lafayette and his contemporaries: How well has America upheld the promise of its revolution? With vivid storytelling and acute insight, Brookhiser reflects on an era marked by triumph and turbulence—an era with compelling parallels to the present—and offers enduring lessons on liberty and democracy.
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ISBN: 9780300280906
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 August 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 248
About the Author
Richard Brookhiser is a senior editor of National Review and a fellow of the National Review Institute. His books include Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution; Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington; and Founders’ Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln. He lives in New York City.
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