Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roc... Lafayette
This is an oration on the life and character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette, Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834). Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles. Returning to France, he was a key figure in the early stages of the French Revolution. This oration provides insight into Lafayette’s contributions to both the American and French struggles for liberty, offering a valuable historical perspective on a pivotal figure in the age of revolutions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.