The Sword of God: Jeanne d'Arc or Joan of Arc

The Sword of God: Jeanne d'Arc or Joan of Arc is a historical novel written by Guy Endore. The book tells the story of Joan of Arc, a young French peasant girl who, in the 15th century, claimed to have received divine guidance to lead the French army to victory against the English during the Hundred Years' War.The novel follows Joan's journey from her humble beginnings in Domr�����my to her eventual capture and trial for heresy. Endore explores the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the psychological and emotional struggles that Joan faced as she tried to fulfill her divine mission.The Sword of God offers a vivid portrayal of Joan's life, including her interactions with key historical figures such as Charles VII of France and the Duke of Bedford, and her battles on the front lines of the war. Endore also delves into the complex religious and political motivations behind Joan's actions, as well as the social and cultural context of medieval France.Overall, The Sword of God is a compelling and well-researched novel that offers a unique perspective on one of history's most fascinating figures.1931. An extensively complete history of Joan of Arc, the French Saint and martyr, from her birth to her grave. Contains a vast discussion regarding the truth of her story and a myriad of other topics relative to Joan of Arc.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.

Author: Guy Endore
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 512
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.23lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.13d
ISBN: 9781161366914

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