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Jeanne D'Arc: Her Life And Death - cover

Jeanne D'Arc: Her Life And Death

Mrs. Oliphant

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

The following book is primarily a biography of Joan of Arc, although it also includes a discussion of her legacy. She is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War. Stating that she was acting under divine guidance, she became a military leader who transcended gender roles and gained recognition as the savior of France. Convinced of her devotion and purity, Charles sent Joan, who was about seventeen years old, to the siege of Orléans as part of a relief army. She arrived at the city wielding her banner and bringing hope to the demoralized French army.
Available since: 11/24/2023.
Print length: 313 pages.

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