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Author:
Spoto, Donald, 1941-
Title:
Joan : the mysterious life of the heretic who became a saint / Donald Spoto.
Edition:
1st Harpercollins pbk. ed.
Publisher:
HarperOne,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
xviii, 222 p. ; 20 cm.
Subject:
Joan,--of Arc, Saint,--1412-1431.
Christian women saints--France--Biography.
France--History--Charles VII, 1422-1461.
Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453.
Notes:
Originally published: New York : HarperCollins Publishers, c2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-222).
Contents:
Of war and occupation (1412-1423) -- Visions (1424-1427) -- Tomorrow, not later (January 1428-February 1429) -- Armor and a household (March-April 1429) -- The new Deborah (April-June 1429) -- "I won't fly away!" (May-July 1429) -- A leap of faith (August 1429-December 1430) -- Cunning and clothes (January-February 1431) -- A dress for a mass (March 1431) -- A matter of honor (April-May 1431).
Summary:
In this meticulously researched landmark biography, Donald Spoto captures Joan of Arc's astonishing life and the times in which she lived. Neither wife nor nun, queen nor noblewoman, philosopher nor stateswoman, this Chistian saint demonstrates that everyone who follows their heart has the power to change history.
ISBN:
9780061189180
0061189189
OCLC:
(OCoLC)174131500
Locations:
TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)
YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

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