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Joan Of Arc: Or The Story Of A Noble Life (1871)

Joan Of Arc: Or The Story Of A Noble Life (1871)

William P Nimmo

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ISBN10: 1104095688
ISBN13: 9781104095680
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 16 2009
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Joan of Arc: Or The Story of a Noble Life is a historical biography written by William P. Nimmo and first published in 1871. The book tells the story of Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl from France who, in the 15th century, claimed to have received divine visions instructing her to lead the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War. Nimmo's biography covers Joan's childhood, her visions, her military victories, her capture and trial for heresy, and her eventual execution at the stake. The book also delves into the political and religious climate of the time, as well as the social and cultural norms of medieval France. Nimmo portrays Joan as a heroic figure, emphasizing her bravery, piety, and devotion to her country and her faith. He also explores the controversies surrounding her life and death, including the question of whether her visions were genuine or the result of mental illness. Overall, Joan of Arc: Or The Story of a Noble Life is a detailed and engaging account of one of history's most fascinating and enigmatic figures, offering readers a glimpse into the life and times of a legendary heroine.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.

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