Students will be intrigued by this ‘up close’ study of the charismatic, controversial maiden who inspired a nation. Her life and character, as well as the attitudes and world of her contemporaries come to life through the hands-on, historical documents. Historian: Kathrine Sorley Walker. The contents of this Jackdaw:

• Domremy
• The Voices of the Mission
• The Siege of Orleans
• Coronation at Rheims
• Prison and Trial
• A Saint or a Witch ...
• Restoring a Reputation

• Letter signed by Joan.
• Triptych of three miniatures: Siege of Orleans, portrait of Joan in armor, the coronation of Charles VII.
• Pictorial map showing the division of France and places associated with Joan.
• Display illustrating arms and armor of the period.
• Page from the trial record bearing margin note, “responsio superba” with transcript.
• Letter from Bedford to Henry VI describing the siege of Orleans with transcript.
• Page from Holinshed describing Joan.
• Portraits of Joan’s friends and enemies: Charles VII, Duke of Bedford, Earl of Warwick, Dunois, Cauchon.