Vie de Jeanne d'Arc. Vol. 1 de 2

This volume offers a clear‑sighted portrait of France’s legendary heroine, drawing on the very documents that shaped her story. The author guides listeners through the courtroom of 1431, where the young peasant’s testimony shines with striking honesty, and explains how the inquisitors’ relentless questioning both revealed and distorted her voice. By examining the original trial records, early chronicles, and the later rehabilitation proceedings, the narrative shows how history has alternately vilified and venerated her.

Beyond the legal drama, the book paints the world that forged her—rural Domrémy, the war‑torn Loire Valley, and the fervent faith that propelled a teenage girl onto the battlefield. Listeners will gain insight into the political rivalries and propaganda of the era, as well as the enduring myths that grew from the fragmented sources. The result is a vivid, scholarly yet accessible account that brings the early years of the “Maid of Orléans” to life.