Explore the life and legacy of one of history's most iconic figures in Henri Martin's "Jeanne Darc." This compelling biography delves into the story of Joan of Arc, the young French peasant girl who, guided by divine visions, led the French army to victory during the Hundred Years' War. Martin meticulously recounts Joan's extraordinary journey, from her humble beginnings to her pivotal role in the siege of Orléans and her tragic capture and trial. Through detailed historical analysis, the author illuminates the complex political and religious landscape of 15th-century France, providing context for Joan's remarkable rise and ultimate martyrdom. "Jeanne Darc" is a timeless account of courage, faith, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.