Jeanne d'Arc

The biography "Jeanne d'Arc" by Gerd Krumeich offers a deep insight into the life of the famous French national heroine. It tells the story of a young girl from a peasant background who is inspired by visions and rises to the top of an army. With courage and determination, she defeats the English and Burgundians and leads the Dauphin to his coronation in Reims. However, her fate takes a dramatic turn when she is captured and falls victim to a show trial at just 19 years old. Krumeich's extensive research and broad study of sources provide a new perspective on Jeanne d'Arc, highlighting her individual religiosity and her proto-national belief in France's independence. This masterful biography is not only a narrative about an extraordinary woman but also an analysis of the challenges she faced against powerful institutions like the Church.