Elizabeth Sarah Kite's 'Beumarchais and the War of American Independence' is a fascinating study of the life and work of the French playwright Pierre Beaumarchais, and his efforts to support the American colonists during the Revolutionary War. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Kite explores the political and cultural context of the era, and shows how Beaumarchais's work helped shape the course of history. This work has been selected...
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