Liberty-Loving Lafayette

Find out what Hamilton left out about Lafayette, "the Lancelot of the Revolutionary set!"

Inspired by the Broadway hit, HAMILTON: THE MUSICAL, and Longfellow' s "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," this short, playful, accurate, illustrated, RHYMING hip-hoppable history can be read aloud/performed in its entirety in less than half an hour. This unique history, aimed at young and older adults (as well as middle graders) includes a glossary, extensive endnotes, classic pictures and classroom/study questions to enhance understanding of the historical figures and events mentioned in the poem. This poetic rendition of history can be used in classrooms to teach young Americans about General Lafayette, the French Alliance, and the American Revolution.

"In the wonderfully conceived and magnificently presented Liberty-Loving Lafayette: How 'America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman' Helped Win Our Independence, Dorothea Jensen presents her theme in visuals and verse." —Readers' Favorite Review

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS BOOK

1. Who the unlikely person was who inspired Lafayette to help America
2. How Lafayette's powerful father-in-law tried to discourage his plan
3. Why such a high rank was given to an inexperienced 19-year-old
4. How Lafayette helped strengthen the crucial French Alliance
5. What Lafayette's key successes were as a military commander in America