Story Of The Massacre Of St. Bartholomew's Day And The Story Of Joan Of Arc, Or The Maid Of Orleans (1849) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104237455)

The book ""Story Of The Massacre Of St. Bartholomew�������s Day And The Story Of Joan Of Arc, Or The Maid Of Orleans"" is a historical account of two significant events in French history. The first part of the book details the infamous Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day, which occurred in 1572 and saw thousands of French Protestants killed by Catholics. The author provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the massacre, the massacre itself, and its aftermath.The second part of the book tells the story of Joan of Arc, also known as the Maid of Orleans. Joan of Arc was a young French peasant girl who played a pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War between France and England. She claimed to have received divine guidance to lead the French army to victory against the English, and her bravery and leadership earned her a place in French history. The author provides a detailed account of Joan of Arc's life, including her childhood, her visions, her military campaigns, and her eventual capture and execution.Overall, ""Story Of The Massacre Of St. Bartholomew�������s Day And The Story Of Joan Of Arc, Or The Maid Of Orleans"" is a fascinating and informative historical account of two important events in French history. The author's detailed descriptions and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in French history, religion, or military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1104237458
ISBN-13: 9781104237455
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2009
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.12d