Books with title Joan of Arc: The Heroine of France

She was a peasant, who was born in a village in France. She was a soldier, who commanded an army. In time, she was pronounced a saint. Joan of Arc's life seems like a fable. Her death reads like tragedy. However, history records that she took command of French forces and drove the English from the city of Orleans. Drawing on the letters and testimony presented at Joan's trial, Ann Tompert presents a simply told narrative of a remarkable life. Joined with Michael Garland's dramatic illustrations that capture Joans' fifteenth-century world, here is the story of one of the most fascinating--and mysteriou--figures in history.

Called upon by God to liberate the people of her country, Joan of Arc sets out on her mission to re-conquer France at the age of 17. A peasant girl who knows nothing of war, she reunites a broken French army and leads them to victory against the English, guided only by her celestial voices. A feat so remarkable that she was accused of being a witch, captured by her enemies, and burnt at the stake at 19. The story of the most famous female soldier in history is one of courage, faith and inspiration, and she remains today a figure of legend.

Called upon by God to liberate the people of her country, Joan of Arc sets out on her mission to re-conquer France at the age of 17. A peasant girl who knows nothing of war, she reunites a broken French army and leads them to victory against the English, guided only by her celestial voices. A feat so remarkable that she was accused of being a witch, captured by her enemies, and burnt at the stake at 19. The story of the most famous female soldier in history is one of courage, faith and inspiration, and she remains today a figure of legend.

Called upon by God to liberate the people of her country, Joan of Arc sets out on her mission to re-conquer France at the age of 17. A peasant girl who knows nothing of war, she reunites a broken French army and leads them to victory against the English, guided only by her celestial voices. A feat so remarkable that she was accused of being a witch, captured by her enemies, and burnt at the stake ...

Joan of Arc was a woman of significant historical importance. This fascinating book recounts Joan's life from her peasant roots to her hearing the voices of saints, through her arduous, courageous, and miraculous journey to save the kingdom of France from English domination. Using visually beautiful images and absorbing text, the author provides great detail on medieval times, discussing everythin...