An American Aristocracy: The LivingstonsTraces the history of the Livingston family of New York State and looks at their role in U.S. history from colonial times to the present |
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ユーザー レビュー - BruceCoulson - LibraryThingThe Livingstons were major political figures in the Revolutionary War, and for some time afterwards. Even today, the Livingstons are 'Old Money' of the United States, with fine mansions on the Hudson River. Not as well known today, this is a fine introduction to the family. レビュー全文を読む
An American aristocracy: the Livingstons
ユーザー レビュー - Not Available - Book VerdictIt is an imposing task to write a biography of an important family over 300 years of American history, but Brandt has done just that. She keeps track of literally hundreds of Livingstons and provides ... レビュー全文を読む
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