| Joan of Arc is one of the most compelling figures in history. At age 17, she donned armor and rode to war, claiming she was sent by God and promising to restore her king to his rightful throne. In just two years, she made good on her promises, but her reward was death. BIOGRAPHY. explores the many contradictory elements of her story to try to uncover the truth about Joan of Arc. Was she a national hero, an instrument of God, a troubled but forceful young woman, or all these and more? Regardless, there is no denying what she did for her nation, as historians detail here. |