About this book
Story of Joan of Arc by Andrew Lang plunges listeners into the raw courage and complex politics of medieval France, tracing the life of one of history’s most compelling figures. Andrew Lang’s biography blends vivid war stories with careful historical detail to portray Joan as both a devout peasant and an unusual military leader during the Hundred Years’ War. Drawing on trial records and contemporary accounts, the narrative explores themes of faith, national identity, leadership, and the clash between spiritual conviction and worldly power.
Lang reconstructs the military campaigns that helped secure Charles VII’s throne, the tense ecclesiastical and legal drama that followed, and the cultural forces that turned a local heroine into a lasting symbol and saint. Accessible and richly contextualized, the book situates Joan within the turbulent social and political landscape of 15th-century Europe without sacrificing narrative momentum.
Ideal for listeners who love biography, historical nonfiction, and war stories, this audiobook offers a compact, illuminating portrait of Joan of Arc for history buffs, students, and anyone drawn to tales of conviction and courage. Listen to discover how a young woman reshaped a nation and endured as an icon across centuries.
