Joan of Arc

Since her death, Joan of Arc has inspired no less than 35,000 books, complemented by a host of articles, objects and memorabilia, genuine or claimed so. For the informed or simply curious reader, discerning truth from myth among so many different and sometimes contradictory views can prove difficult. This book proposes a simple and illustrated approach aimed at describing Joan of Arc within the context of her time, integrating more recent studies on medieval society and the latest discovered texts, to offer a deeper study of the most controversial topics: her origins, her voices, her relationship with the king, military operations, her trial and her death.