Joan of Arc

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 everything from battle and the armor worn to relations with the Church and what life was like for peasants.