Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Joan of Arc V1 is a historical biography written by French author Anatole France. The book tells the story of Joan of Arc, a 15th-century French heroine who led the French army to several victories during the Hundred Years' War against the English. The biography begins with Joan's childhood in Domr�����my, where she experienced visions and heard voices that she believed were from God. It then follows her journey to meet the Dauphin of France, Charles VII, who she convinced to let her lead the French army. The book details Joan's military campaigns, including her capture by the English and subsequent trial and execution for heresy.France's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a detailed account of Joan's life while also exploring the political and social context of the time. The biography is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Joan's childhood and military career, and the second volume focusing on her trial and legacy.Overall, The Life of Joan of Arc V1 is a compelling biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of France's most famous heroines.1908. Part One of Two. Anatole France is the pen name of Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault, French novelist, poet, critic and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. A history of the French saint and martyr based on the form and substance of ancient documents. France writes in the Introduction that: In the course of my story I have related many incidents which, without having a direct relation to Jeanne, reveal the spirit, the morals, and the beliefs of her time. These incidents are usually of a religious order. They must necessarily be so, for Jeanne's story-and I cannot repeat it too often-is the story of a saint, just like that of Colette of Corbie, or of Catherine of Sienna. The Contents in this volume range from her Childhood through the Rise of the Legend. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417907681.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
