Gordon, Mary, 1949-

Joan of Arc / Mary Gordon. - New York : Lipper/Viking, 2000. - xxv, 180 p. ; 20 cm. - A Penguin life . - Penguin lives series. .

"A Lipper/Viking book."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-180).

Of her time and place -- Approaching the throne -- Triumphant in battle, the King's anointer -- What kind of warrior, what kind of defeat -- Accused -- Virgin body -- Food for the feast -- Saint Joan.

Chronicles the life of Joan of Arc, focusing on how the young girl overcame great odds to become a heroine, martyr, and saint.

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Joan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431.
Charles VII, King of France, 1403-1461 --Coronation.
Jeanne (d'Arc)


Christian women saints--France--Biography.


France--History--Charles VII, 1422-1461.
Frankrijk.

DC 103 / .G68 2000