Joan of Arc: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works

Joan of Arc is a prominent figure in medieval Europe, known for her role in the Hundred Years War and her trial as a relapsed heretic. This book provides a chronology, introduction, dictionary, and contemporary perspectives to understand her life and legacy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Joan of Arc is a renowned figure in medieval Europe, yet the intricacies of her life remain largely unknown to the general public, while scholars engage in extensive debates about her. Hailing from obscurity, she managed to gain entry into the court of French King Charles VII and played a pivotal role in the Hundred Years War by leading his armies into battle against the crown's adversaries. However, her journey came to an abrupt end when she was captured, subjected to an inquisition, and ultimately executed as a relapsed heretic at the tender age of 19.

Joan of Arc: A Reference Guide of Her Life and Works delves into the life, works, and enduring legacy of Joan in fifteenth-century France. It encompasses a chronology that provides a timeline of significant events in her life. An introduction offers a concise overview of her life, while a dictionary section encompasses entries on various individuals, groups, places, events, topics, terms, and medieval documents that played crucial roles in Joan's life, including her letters, contemporary perspectives, her condemnation trial, and the subsequent nullification proceedings, ultimately blessed by the pope, which overturned the verdict of the condemnation trial.

The primary objective of this book is to offer a comprehensive understanding of Joan, not merely as an individual, but also in the context of the culture that nurtured her and ultimately led to her tragic demise. By exploring the various aspects of her life, works, and historical significance, this reference guide aims to shed light on the complexities and controversies surrounding Joan, allowing readers to gain a deeper appreciation for her remarkable story and the profound impact she had on medieval Europe.

Weight: 758g
Dimension: 185 x 265 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538139165