Joan The Maid - John Huntley Skrine - Bog

""Joan The Maid: A Dramatic Romance"" is a historical novel written by John Huntley Skrine and published in 1895. The book tells the story of Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl from France who hears the voice of God telling her to lead the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War. The novel follows Joan's journey from her humble beginnings in the village of Domr�����my to her eventual trial and execution for heresy. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including skepticism from the French court and opposition from the English army.Skrine's portrayal of Joan is sympathetic and romanticized, depicting her as a virtuous and heroic figure who is guided by her faith and her love for her country. The novel also explores themes of religious devotion, patriotism, and the struggle for justice in the face of oppression.Overall, ""Joan The Maid: A Dramatic Romance"" is a compelling and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating figures in French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.