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No account is more critical to our understanding of Joan of Arc than the contemporary record of her trial in 1431. Convened at Rouen and directed by bishop Pierre Cauchon, the trial culminated in Joan's public execution for heresy. The trial record, which sometimes preserves Joan's very words, unveils her life, character, visions, and motives in fascinating detail. Here is one of our richest sources for the life of a medieval woman.This new translation, the first in fifty years, is based on the full record of the trial proceedings in Latin. Recent scholarship dates this text to the year of the trial itself, thereby lending it a greater claim to authority than had traditionally been assumed. Contemporary documents copied into the trial furnish a guide to political developments in Joan's careerfrom her capture to the attempts to control public opinion following her execution.Daniel Hobbins sets the trial in its legal and historical context. In exploring Joan's place in fifteenthcentury society, he suggests that her claims to divine revelation conformed to a recognizable profile of holy women in her culture, yet Joan broke this mold by embracing a military lifestyle. By combining the roles of visionary and of military leader, Joan astonished contemporaries and still fascinates us today.Obscured by the passing of centuries and distorted by the lens of modern cinema, the story of the historical Joan of Arc comes vividly to life once again.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Trial of Joan of Arc'? A: The book focuses on the contemporary record of Joan of Arc's trial in 1431, detailing her life, visions, and motives leading up to her execution for heresy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Trial of Joan of Arc'? A: The author is Daniel Hobbins, who provides a new translation and contextual analysis of the trial proceedings.
- Q: Is this edition of the book a new translation? A: Yes, this edition is the first new translation in fifty years and is based on the full Latin record of the trial.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The book includes a detailed trial record, analysis of Joan's social context, and insights into her life as a military leader and visionary.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Trial of Joan of Arc' have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Trial of Joan of Arc' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2007.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What historical context does the author provide? A: Daniel Hobbins sets the trial in its legal and historical context, examining Joan's role in fifteenth-century society.
- Q: Is there any background on Joan of Arc's life included in the book? A: Yes, the book explores Joan's character, visions, and the political developments surrounding her trial and execution.