Bibliograph

Joan of Arc, a history, by Helen Castor

Type

Label

Joan of Arc, a history, by Helen Castor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-314)and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Joan of Arc

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

884961873

Responsibility statement

by Helen Castor

Sub title

a history

Summary

Adding complexity, depth, and fresh insight into Joan's life, and placing her actions in the context of the larger political and religious conflicts of fifteenth century France, Joan of Arc: A History is history at its finest and a surprising new portrait of this remarkable woman

Table Of Contents

Cast of characters -- Family trees -- Maps -- Introduction: "Joan of Arc" -- Prologue: The field of blood -- Part One. Before -- This war, accursed of God -- Like another Messiah -- Desolate and divided -- Part Two. Joan -- The maid -- Like an angel from God -- A heart greater than any man's -- A creature in the form of a woman -- I will be with you soon -- A simple maid -- Fear of the fire -- Part Three. After -- Those who called themselves Frenchmen -- She was all innocence -- Epilogue: "Saint Joan"

Target audience

adult

Classification