Jeanne d'Arc, Maid of Orleans, Deliverer of France by T. Douglas Murray
"Jeanne d'Arc, Maid of Orleans, Deliverer of France" by T. Douglas Murray is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the life, achievements, and trial of Jeanne d'Arc, a pivotal figure in French history renowned for her leadership during the Hundred Years' War. The narrative seeks to illuminate both her extraordinary military successes and the dark circumstances surrounding her capture and subsequent trial. The opening of the
text establishes Jeanne d'Arc as a significant historical figure, introducing her humble beginnings in Domremy and the socio-political turmoil in France at the time. It highlights her divine visions and the mission she undertook to save France from English domination, detailing her ascension from a peasant girl to a military leader. The text also sets the stage for her trial, indicating the unique biographical record derived from contemporary testimonies, with a promise that the trials and tribulations she faced will be thoroughly examined in the following chapters. This early context not only paints a vivid image of Jeanne's character but also introduces the challenges she encountered as she sought to fulfill her divine purpose amidst skepticism and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Murray, T. Douglas |
|---|---|
| Title |
Jeanne d'Arc, Maid of Orleans, Deliverer of France Being the Story of Her Life, Her Achievements, and Her Death, as Attested on Oath and Set Forth in the Original Documents |
| Contents | pt. I. The trial. First process: the lapse. Second process: the relapse -- pt. II. The rehabilitation -- Appendix. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Joan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431 -- Trials, litigation, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57389 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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