St Joan of Arc Author:John Beevers St. Joan of Arc is a vividly written,remarkable biography of the peasant maid, Joan, who led the armies of France to victory against the Brittish in obedience to the commands of God. As portrayed by John Beevers, the ever-fascinating life of Joan of Arc assumes new excitement and fresh vitality. Against colorful complexities of fifthteenth centu... more »ry political intrigues, courtly paegentry, and savage warfare, Joan emerges keenly alive and warmly human--the brave, loyal, high spirited and iron willed soldier-saint described by Winston Churchill as "the nobelest patriot of France, the most splendid of her heroes, the most beloved of her saints..the life of this great saint is told from the time she leaves home and family to follow the commands of God, and ends with her death at a fiery stake......« less