Author: Blanche Evans HazardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Beaumarchais and the American Revolution
Author: Blanche Evans HazardBeaumarchais and the American Revolution (Classic Reprint)
Author: Blanche Evans HazardPublisher:
ISBN: 9781331171058
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Excerpt from Beaumarchais and the American Revolution In the winter of 1906 - 1907, the General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution offered a prize of fifty dollars in gold for the best essay which should be submitted on any phase of the American Revolution. The competition was open to members of the class of 1907 in any of our colleges for women. The judges awarded this prize to Blanche Evans Hazard of Radcliffe College, and the gold coins, enclosed in a blue and buff case, were presented to her at the Class Day exercises of the Radcliffe graduates of 1907. By vote of the Society, the accepted essay was to be owned and published by the General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution, and it is herewith given to the public so that the younger and older students of American History may know more of the problems and patriotism of their revolutionary forefathers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Beaumarchais and the Lost Million
Author: Charles J. StillePublisher:
ISBN: 9781332429479
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Excerpt from Beaumarchais and the Lost Million: A Chapter of the Secret History of the American Revolution About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Frederick William Von Steuben and the American Revolution (Classic Reprint)
Author: Joseph Beatty DoylePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365326083
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Excerpt from Frederick William Von Steuben and the American Revolution Some space is given to the efforts of Beaumarchais in behalf of American independence, not only because be furnished the means which enabled Steuben to come to America, but because his activities have been largely a sealed book to American readers, the historians generally dismissing the subject with a line. A publication in the fifties entitled Beaumarchais and His Times, wherein Original documents are first published, demonstrates that this curious character exercised more influence on French politics than has been generally been supposed, but al though this book was translated into English it is now rare and out of print. From it we have gleaned much valuable information. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
New Materials for the History of the American Revolution (Classic Reprint)
Author: John DurandPublisher:
ISBN: 9781330926994
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Excerpt from New Materials for the History of the American Revolution Two years ago I had occasion to examine certain documents on file in the French archives relating to the American Revolution, the French agency in which can not be exaggerated. I had not read many of them before I came to the conclusion that we were not yet as well informed about that event as we should be, a conclusion fully confirmed by a subsequent examination of the various histories of our country. France furnished a large proportion of the soldiers, arms, officers, and military supplies, nearly the whole of the navy, and most of the credit and money by which the war was successfully terminated. The risk to France was great, the cost enormous - amounting to twelve hundred and eighty million livres - and the effect on the country disastrous, increasing as it did the financial difficulties which led up to the French Revolution. In taking up the cause of the American insurgents France was obliged, in many respects, to control the war, and this necessarily made it a joint operation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Beaumarchais and the American Revolution
Author: Blanche Evans HazardPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019900291
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This fascinating study explores the role of French playwright and Revolutionary sympathizer Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais in the American Revolution. Drawing on historical documents and Beaumarchais' own writings, the authors provide a nuanced and insightful portrait of the playwright's involvement in the war for American independence. 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 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. 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.
Beaumarchais, Vol. 1 of 2
Author: Elizabeth S. KitePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483284500
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Excerpt from Beaumarchais, Vol. 1 of 2: And the War of American Independence Notwithstanding this, it gives me pleasure to introduce Miss Elizabeth S. Kite's work to the American public by a tribute to its value as a timely contribution alike to the truth of history and the spirit of patriotism. In these times that try men's souls, the latter consideration may be the more important. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Beaumarchais and the American Revolution
Author: Brian N. MortonPublisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 9780739104682
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Based on archival research in Europe and the United States, this authoritative study tells the fascinating story of Beaumarchais's role in the American War of Independence as an owner and outfitter of ships and as an arms merchant. It chronicles his dealings with Louis XVI, Vergennes, Benjamin Franklin, and the American Continental Congress and recounts his family's struggle to receive payment for the weapons and materials sent to the American colonists.
Beaumarchais and "the Lost Million."
Author: Charles Janeway StilléPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 51
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Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence
Author: Elizabeth Sarah KitePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description