Half-Arsed History
Episode 114: Joan of Arc, the Saviour of France
Aug 30, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Joan of Arc, the legendary French hero, shares her incredible journey from a peasant girl to a national symbol. She reveals how her divine visions inspired French forces during the Hundred Years' War, particularly at the pivotal siege of Orleans. Listeners learn about her strategic role in Charles VII's coronation and her enduring legacy despite her tragic trial and execution. Joan's story is one of resilience and transformation, a reminder of the power of determination in shaping history.
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- Joan of Arc, an illiterate peasant girl, became a pivotal figure in the Hundred Years' War by leading French troops to victory at Orléans.
- Despite facing initial rejection, she gained the confidence of Charles VII and symbolically shifted the war towards a nationalistic ideology.
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Introduction to Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc, an illiterate peasant girl from Domrémy, played a pivotal role in the Hundred Years’ War, particularly in France’s fight against England. Born around 1412, she experienced a dire national situation with much of France under English occupation and a mentally unstable king, Charles VI. At the age of 13, she began receiving divine visions, which she believed instructed her to support Charles VII in reclaiming the French throne. Her story resonates as a symbol of faith and courage, demonstrating how an ordinary individual can change the course of history.
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