“I shall last a year, and but little longer: we must think to do good work in that year. Four things are laid upon me: to drive out the English; to bring you to be crowned and anointed at Reims; to rescue the Duke of Orléans from the hands of the English; and to raise the siege of Orléans.”
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Joan of Arc: Self Portrait
This book explores the life of Joan of Arc, a medieval French military leader and religious figure, through the lens of her self-portraits and the historical context of her time. It examines the various depictions of Joan of Arc, from her own perspective to those of her contemporaries, providing insight into her character and the cultural significance of her image. more
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Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc, born in 1412 in France, is a revered saint and military leader. She claimed to receive divine inspiration and led the French army to a series of victories in the Hundred Years' War. However, in 1431, she was captured by the English and burned at the stake, eventually being canonized by the church. more
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