by Colette Beaune · Librairie Académique Perrin · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782262038274
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«Jeanne d'Arc: Vérités et légendes» is the historical essay by Colette Beaune, published by Perrin in paperback (253 pages, in French).
Colette Beaune reviews the clichés and legends surrounding Joan of Arc, from the inspired shepherdess to the sorceress or the king's secret daughter, and contrasts them with the sources and documents of the late Middle Ages. In short chapters, she examines the political and religious context to restore the Maid of Orleans her historical complexity.
The work is part of Perrin's Tempus collection; this edition was published on 5 January 2012.
For readers interested in the history of France and the Middle Ages who want a critical look at Joan of Arc.
