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jaredwill_'s review
4.0
I knew just the basics of Jean D'arc story going into this. The inclusion of Yolande of Aragon does make her story less miraculous in a religious sense but, in a colloquial sense the idea that two women in the 15th century saved France is miraculous. There are lots of strong, successful women throughout history and it's worth the time to seek out their stories.
wonder_kinder's review
3.0
the description made it sound way more dramatic.
it was a good history, but not as compelling as i had hoped.
it was a good history, but not as compelling as i had hoped.
malglories's review
4.0
i would say that, if you're looking for a book to provide context for the world in which joan lived and the people who ruled it and surrounded her, this one is brilliant. goldstone analyzes joan's trajectory through the lens of yolande of aragon, stepmother and later mother-in-law to charles vii. it was honestly fascinating - i learned so much, connected so many dots that i didn't even realize were unconnected in my mind before. i just love the middle ages so much.
and i love joan so much.
however, i would also say this isn't the book to read if you want an in-depth analysis of joan, and also that the ending is rather lackluster and fails to connect all the brilliant analysis goldstone so carefully lays out throughout the book. the end of the hundred years' war is boring.
still. women <3
"for those who wonder after reading these pages how it is possible that the evidence of yolande's involvement in the story of joan of arc has never before been adequately explored, i can only respond that there is no more effective camouflage in history than to have been born a woman.”
and i love joan so much.
however, i would also say this isn't the book to read if you want an in-depth analysis of joan, and also that the ending is rather lackluster and fails to connect all the brilliant analysis goldstone so carefully lays out throughout the book. the end of the hundred years' war is boring.
still. women <3
"for those who wonder after reading these pages how it is possible that the evidence of yolande's involvement in the story of joan of arc has never before been adequately explored, i can only respond that there is no more effective camouflage in history than to have been born a woman.”