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Hero of Two Worlds

The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution

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Hero of Two Worlds

By: Mike Duncan
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From the bestselling author of The Storm Before the Storm and host of the Revolutions podcast comes the thrilling story of the Marquis de Lafayette’s lifelong quest to defend the principles of liberty and equality

Few in history can match the revolutionary career of the Marquis de Lafayette. Over fifty incredible years at the heart of the Age of Revolution, he fought courageously on both sides of the Atlantic. He was a soldier, statesman, idealist, philanthropist, and abolitionist.

As a teenager, Lafayette ran away from France to join the American Revolution. Returning home a national hero, he helped launch the French Revolution, eventually spending five years locked in dungeon prisons. After his release, Lafayette sparred with Napoleon, joined an underground conspiracy to overthrow King Louis XVIII, and became an international symbol of liberty. Finally, as a revered elder statesman, he was instrumental in the overthrow of the Bourbon Dynasty in the Revolution of 1830.

From enthusiastic youth to world-weary old age, from the pinnacle of glory to the depths of despair, Lafayette never stopped fighting for the rights of all mankind. His remarkable life is the story of where we come from, and an inspiration to defend the ideals he held dear. Americas Biographies & Memoirs Europe France Historical Revolution & Founding United States French Revolution Military War Royalty Inspiring

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What drew me to the Marquis de Lafayette?
"While producing the Revolutions podcast series, the Marquis de Lafayette kept showing up over and over again. From his teenage entry into the American Revolution in 1777 all the way through his critical role in the Revolution of 1830 as a 72-year-old, he was an active participant in the most dramatic moments in a pivotal epoch of world history. Biographers and historians tend to focus on his youthful exploits, but once I grasped the breadth and depth of his revolutionary career, I wanted to tell the full story of his almost impossibly eventful life." –Mike Duncan, author of Hero of Two Worlds
Comprehensive Biography • Engaging Historical Narrative • Well-researched Content • Balanced Perspective • Clear Delivery

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Mike Duncan tells an amazing story about one of the most important people in American and French history. The story is well written and keep you listening. Amazingly, it isn't romanticized. It shows that Lafayette's life and choices were not all prefect by modern standards. But his character is extremely strong and regrets difficult choices he would rather have not made. Highly recommend.

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The research was well done and worth the time needed to putt the book together

A very full biography

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I have been waiting this book for some years now. It was worth the wait. I feel it is a good balance of praising and Taking in account the flaws of a man who did a lot in his life and was parting of a movement that change the world.

Worth the wait

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I’m I big fan of Mike Duncan and this book did not disappoint. It brought me to tears a few times, absolutely loved it

Amazing

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Great researcher, excellent narration and I just trust Mike to keep me historically informed. Viva Lafayette

Love you Mike

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