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This biography presents the life of Joan of Arc, a French peasant girl who led her country’s army to key victories during the Hundred Years’ War. It follows her rise to prominence, her role in the fight against the English, her eventual capture, trial for witchcraft, and execution at the stake. The book also explores her lasting legacy as a Christian saint and national heroine of France.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Diane Stanley
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