Annotated Bibliography
Hamil, Fred. Collier's Encyclopedia. New York: Sierra Utilities, 2011, Print.
Joan of Arc clearly represents a person who had a worthy life. Her life and great achievements are well analyzed in this book. The author relates Joan’s angelic visions to her great achievements as a French military revered leader. This is clearly elucidated in the book. Emanating from a humble background, Joan of Arc turned into a very significant person in the dreaded Hundred Years' War. The book is significant as it explains how the witty and intelligence nature of Joan led her to excellence.
King, Margaret. Women of the Renaissance. Chicago, IL: Guis, 1991, Print.
Joan of Arc had the qualities of an extremely determined woman. She knew what exactly she wanted in life and set targets in line with accomplishing her goals. This is illustrated by this author, who elucidates on the intelligence that Joan embraced in all her endeavors. This text is essential as it relates the modern society with the ancient one, especially in line with Joan’s achievements.
Lanhers, Yvonne. "Joan of Arc." The Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1990, Print.
Joan’s relationship with Charles is greatly analyzed in this text. Charles was always in the company of Joan of Arc. The significance of the book is summed up with the capture of Joan and her eventual death.
Nottridge, Harold. Joan of Arc. New York: The Bookwright Press, 2008, Print.
Issues related to the conviction of Joan of Arc are greatly represented in this text. The author also explains how Joan was eventually sold on Christmas Day to the English. The forceful arm of the law is brought out where she is made to denounce her Christianity and referred to as a witch. Joan of Arc, as illustrated in the text, died while mentioning the name of Jesus. The book is extremely necessary as it brings out the resilience that Joan bore in line with fighting for her religious beliefs.
Paine, Albert. The Girl in White Armor. New York: The Macmillan Company, 2007, Print. The author relates the events that conspired before the detention of Joan and what led to it. This is an important development as it chronologically informs us on the proceedings. Joan of Arc always stood to what she wanted.
Paine, Bigelow. The Story of Joan of Arc. New York: The Reader's Digest Association, 1990, Print.
This author elucidates on what conspired after Joan heard the voices. After being wounded, she was compelled to confess that the voices never called upon her to attack. The author clearly outlined how that day was deemed as a holy day, known as the Virgin's nativity. This source material is essential as it outlines the gravity of the topic being discussed.
Pegues, Franklin. "Joan of Arc." The Encyclopedia Americana. 2007, Print.
This author clearly brings out the main point of discussion. He goes out to clearly explain the major development in Joan of Arc’s life. Joan is noted as beginning to hear a given voice. This also brings out the fact that they were mental notions that Joan was experiencing and not exactly a lunatic. This source is very essential as it outlines the main point that Joan is not a lunatic but someone out to realize her fundamental goals.
Ross, Nancy. Joan of Arc. New York: Random House, 1995, Print.
This author bases her argument on the relationship between Joan and God. This mainly centers on the religious point of her life, and how she sought divine guidance in all the she did. She is brought out as a person who loved solitude and used her free leisure time to pray. This can make one think that she was a lunatic, due to her absurd behavior. The author explains to us how Joan got interest in visiting France, mainly to convert people to Christianity. This book is very relevant as it clearly points out the religious side of Joan, and her mission in France.
Works Cited
Hamil, Fred. Collier's Encyclopedia. New York: Sierra Utilities, 2011, Print.
King, Margaret. Women of the Renaissance. Chicago, IL: Guis, 1991, Print.
Lanhers, Yvonne. "Joan of Arc." The Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1990, Print.
Nottridge, Harold. Joan of Arc. New York: The Bookwright Press, 2008, Print.
Paine, Albert. The Girl in White Armor. New York: The Macmillan Company, 2007, Print.
Paine, Bigelow. The Story of Joan of Arc. New York: The Reader's Digest Association, 1990, Print.
Pegues, Franklin. "Joan of Arc." The Encyclopedia Americana. 2007, Print.
Ross, Nancy. Joan of Arc. New York: Random House, 1995, Print.
