Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence

by Elizabeth Sarah Kite

Book Overview

Beaumarchais played a major role in AmericaZs fight for independence, yet few AmericanZs know his contribution. Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (24 January 1732 18 May1799) was a watchmaker, inventor, musician, diplomat, fugitive, spy, publisher, arms dealer, and revolutionary for France and America. Assisted by P ris-Duverney, Beaumarchais acquired the title of secretary-Councillor to the King in 1760-61. Beaumarchais pledged his services...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1438535058
• ISBN13: 9781438535050
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Book Jungle
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"