The Maid and the Queen: The Secret History of Joan of Arc The untold story of the extraordinary queen who championed Joan of Arc. But the enemy seemed invincible. Just as French hopes dimmed, an astonishingly courageous young woman named Joan of Arc arrived from the farthest recesses of the kingdom, claiming she carried a divine message-a message that
| Title | : | The Maid and the Queen: The Secret History of Joan of Arc |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.55 (856 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0143122827 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-26 |
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The untold story of the extraordinary queen who championed Joan of Arc. Politically astute, ambitious, and beautiful, Yolande of Aragon, queen of Sicily, was one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages. Caught in the complex dynastic battle of the Hundred Years War, Yolande championed the dauphin's cause against the forces of England and Burgundy, drawing on her savvy, her statecraft, and her intimate network of spies. But the enemy seemed invincible. Just as French hopes dimmed, an astonishingly courageous young woman named Joan of Arc arrived from the farthest recesses of the kingdom, claiming she carried a divine message-a message that would change the course of history and ultimately lead to the coronation of Charles VII and the triumph of France.Now, on the six hundredth anniversary of the birth of Joan of Arc, this fascinating book explores the relationship between these two remarkable women, and deepens our understanding of this dramatic period in history. How did
Editorial : "With compelling storytelling, Goldstone colorfully weaves together the tales of these two women Yolande of Aragon and Joan of Arc--one rich, one poor; one educated, one illiterate; one worldly, one simple--whose powerful personalities and deep allegiance to France helped shape the country's future." --Publishers Weekly
"Goldstone's vivid retelling of Joan's astounding victories and her capture and martyrdom by the English is as gripping as ever A knowledgeable and accessible account of a turning point in French history." --Kirkus
"Nancy's entertaining narrative will intrigue general readers interested in the Middle Ages, Joan of Arc (whose 600th birthday is this year), or biographies of royal figures or women in history." --Library Journal
"Goldstone adds an enlightening new chapter to a legendary saga and rescues another unjustly neglected woman from the dust pile of conventional history." --Booklist
"The mysterious and secret bond between
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