A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of martyr and Roman Catholic saint, Joan of Arc.

Joan of Arc was a teenager known for her instrumental role in the Hundred Years'' War between the rulers of France and England. Guided by religious visions, she fearlessly helped King Charles VII win back the French throne from the BritishAfter being captured and burned at the stake, she was declared a martyr and canonized as a saint in the Roman Catholic church. Joan of Arc is a national heroine and patron saint, as her legend remains popular and fascinating to this day.

About the Pocket Bios series:
Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrationsTitles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.

Looking for biographies about women in history? Don''t miss the Pocket Bios about Princess Diana, Cleopatra, Coco Chanel, Rosa Parks, Marie Antoinette, and Pocahontas.



Format Inbunden Omfång 32 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Roaring Brook Press Utgivningsdatum 2019-07-16 ISBN 9781250168924