Jeanne D'Arc: The Maid Of France (1910)

By Mary Rogers Bangs

Book Overview

Jeanne D'Arc: The Maid of France is a historical biography written by Mary Rogers Bangs in 1910. The book tells the story of Jeanne D'Arc, a peasant girl from Domr�����my, France, who claimed to have received divine visions and was later instrumental in leading the French army to victory against the English during the Hundred Years' War.The book begins with Jeanne's childhood, her visions, and her journey to convince the Dauphin, Charles VII, to allow her to lead the French army. It then follows her military campaigns, including the Siege of Orl�����ans and the Battle of Patay, and her eventual capture and trial for heresy.Bangs's biography offers a detailed account of Jeanne's life and the historical context in which she lived. The book also explores the religious and political tensions of the time, as well as the role of women in medieval society.Overall, Jeanne D'Arc: The Maid of France is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on one of the most iconic figures in French history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164130889
• ISBN13: 9781164130888
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"