-- Introduction : the American Revolution -- A revolution breaks out -- Early years and influences : Family -- Growing up -- A wedding for Lafayette -- Joining the Revolution : Lafayette and the American cause -- Secret plans -- Silas Deane, congressional agent -- Word spreads -- Setting sail for America -- America! -- Lafayette in battle : Wounded and honored -- Military talent -- Soldier and diplomat -- The Battle of Yorktown -- A triumphant return to France : Representative government -- The National Guard -- A failed escape -- Free again -- An invitation to America : Return to America -- Death of a hero : death and burial.