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100	1		_aFrance, Anatole, _d1844-1924
245	1	4	_aThe Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-10-07
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net This updated HTML file provided by David Widger
520			_a"The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2" by Anatole France is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of one of the most iconic figures in French history, Joan of Arc, providing a narrative that intertwines her remarkable achievements with the context of the time, while also engaging with the various historical sources and documents surrounding her life. France's exploration is characterized by a blend of historical research and literary flair, aiming to restore the Maid of Orléans to her human essence, beyond the layers of legend and miracle that have surrounded her story. The opening of this historical account presents a detailed preface and introduction, outlining France's scholarly approach to the subject, including the sources he consulted for his writing, such as the trial records and chronicles of the time. It establishes the groundwork for understanding Joan's life, particularly focusing on her trial and the testimonies that provide insight into her character and the perceptions of her contemporaries. Here, France argues against the hagiographical interpretations of Joan's life, asserting that her experiences should be viewed through a lens of historical realism rather than mysticism. This opening serves to not only set up the historical accuracy of the narrative but also to challenge the reader's conception of Joan as purely a saintly figure, emphasizing her humanity and the political complexities of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aJoan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431
700	1		_aWhale, Winifred Stephens, _d1870-1944
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