Joan of Arc: A History (Cut Edge)

Joan of Arc: A History (Cut Edge)

We all know the story of Joan of Arc. A peasant girl who hears voices from God. A warrior leading an army to victory, in an age that believes women cannot fight. The Maid of Orleans, and the saviour o…

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