Joan of Arc: A History by Helen Castor
An accurate history on the life of Joan of Arc. The first couple of chapters give the historical and political context that Joan the Maid confronted. The middle section of the book talks about this remarkable and courageous nineteen-year-old woman. Joan the Maid believed that God called her to defeat the English and reunite France under the rightful heir of the French throne Charles VII. The last part of the book talks about what happened after her death what Joan the Maid set out to accomplish was in fact fulfilled.
This book gives some amazing historical insights into the life, trial and death of Joan of Arc.
