Description: Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence Volume 2 By Elizabeth Sarah Kite, foreword by James M. Beck"Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence" in 2 volumes is one of the best-known works by an American historian Elizabeth Sarah Kite. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732-1799) was a French polymath who rose in French society and became influential in the court of Louis XV as an inventor and music teacher. He made a number of important business and social contacts, and played various roles as a diplomat and spy. An early French supporter of American independence, Beaumarchais lobbied the French government on behalf of the American rebels during the American War of Independence. Before France officially entered the war in 1778, Beaumarchais played a major role in delivering French munitions, money and supplies to the American army.Condition info: Volume II, published by Richard C. Badger, The Gorham Press, Boston, 1918. 306 pages including an index and bibliography, rubbing on front board, soiling and slight tears to white jacket, otherwise good +. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. Packaged with care and shipped with delivery confirmation. If you are not satisfied with the condition of the book, please return the item for a refund.
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Author: Elizabeth Sarah Kite
Language: English
