The Hermione: Lafayette's Warship and the American Revolution
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (713 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 2916231358 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Henry Kissinger is a world-renowned writer, political scientist, and diplomat. She lives in France.. Dr. Ségolène Royal is a prominent member of the French Socialist Party, the president of the Poitou-Charentes Regional Council, and the French Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development, and Energy. About the AuthorEmmanuel de Fontainieu is the director of the Centre International de la Mer in Rochefort and a member of the Steering Committee of the Hermione-Lafayette Association. He lives in France. He served as the National Secu
He served as the National Security Advisor and Secretary of State and won the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize. Henry Kissinger is a world-renowned writer, political scientist, and diplomat. Emmanuel de Fontainieu is the director of the Centre International de la Mer in Rochefort and a member of the Steering Committee of the Hermione-Lafayette Association. Ségolène Royal is a prominent membe
"and I love naval history of the 1600 and 1700 hundreds" according to John-Paul Lewis. I sail, and I love naval history of the 1600 and 1700 hundreds. I thought that this is one of the best books describing the maritime history in the 17th and 18th Century in the rivalry for naval supremacy between France and England. This book is a must for anyone who is passionate about this period of maritime history. Beautifully written, fantastic images, and very useful detail in describing what it took to build and sail the vessels that changed world history.. jus like L'Hermione, who deserved it The book is magnificent. There is no other word. A true work of art, just like L'Hermione, who deserved it. Kudos to all invoved.!. "A beautiful book worthy of collection" according to Dan. Extensive background on te reconstruction with historical anecdotes.A beautiful book worthy of collection.
Enhanced by illustrations, maps, and letters, this book provides a museum-quality experience detailing the thrilling accomplishments of Lafayette and his legendary warship, the Hermione, in support of the colonists’ cause during the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette, on a secret mission from King Louis XVI, was to inform George Washington and the Congress that France would support the American colonies in their conflict with Great Britain. Also profiled is the ambitious undertaking of the nearly two decades-long project to meticulously recreate the Hermione and prepare it for a new transatlantic voyage, again on a mission of friendship and goodwill.. While Lafayette excelled on the battlefield, his ship, the Hermione, was burnishing its own legend as part of the crucial maneuvers that led to the defeat of the much larger British navy—and ensured the American victory. The descriptions offer fascinating insights into the building of the arsenal in Rochefort under Louis XIV and Colbert, the development of the French navy, 18th-century naval strategy, and shipbuilding techniques. Once on American soil, Lafayette shed his diplomatic role for an important military assignment, helping to mastermind the decisive Virginia campaign that brought hostilities to an end