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Joan Of Arc's 'Joan Of Arc'
Bravery, determination, leadership, who do you think of when you hear these words? Joan of Arc had all of these qualities, and many more. By the end of this journey through Joan’s life, you will know all about Joan, from the day she was born, to the day her ashes were thrown into the river Semile.
In 1412, in the village of Dormery, a girl was born who would change the world forever. Jeanne d’ Arc, translated to Joan d’ Arc, was born into a slightly poor family in this farming village, and Joan never got an education, but showed aptitude at sewing and weaving. During the time Joan lived, there was a civil war in France, and France was being invaded. The Duke of Burgundy, and the English king, allied themselves against the rightful French

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