Publisher's Synopsis
""Joan of Arc"" is a historical biography written by Robert Southey that chronicles the life and accomplishments of Joan of Arc, a young French peasant girl who became a national heroine during the Hundred Years' War. The book explores Joan's early life, her visions and voices from God, and her leadership of the French army against the English. Southey also examines the political and religious context of the time, as well as the trial and execution of Joan of Arc. This book is a detailed and informative account of one of the most fascinating figures in French history, and provides insight into the cultural and social climate of medieval Europe.THIS 94 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Poetical Works Of Robert Southey, by Robert Southey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417953357.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.
