Around 1412, a baby girl was born in the village of Domremy who would change France forever.
A farmer's daughter, she seemed destined for an unremarkable life. But as the dramatic narrative of this World History Biography reveals, Joan's life was anything but ordinary. By the age of 13, she knew her destiny to drive the English invaders from France. By 17, she had led an army to victory at Orleans. Captured in battle, and too poor to be ransomed, Joan was burned at the stake before her 20th birthday.
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Philip Wilkinson has written around 50 non-fiction books for children, mostly on historical and cultural subjects. His titles include the award-winning Amazing Buildings, histories of ancient and medieval civilizations, retellings of myths and legends, and several volumes in Dorling Kindersley's bestselling Eyewitness series. He is also the author of the boo
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