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Joan of Arc: The Warrior Saint Illustrated Edition

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It began with voices―St. Michael, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret speaking to an ordinary farmer's daughter. Inspired to aid the future King Charles VII, whose right to the throne had been denied by the English in the Hundred Years War, Joan of Arc made her journey clad in male attire. Theologians testified to the veracity of her divine claims, and she was furnished with a host of troops. But how did she achieve the military feats that made her a legend?

Stephen W. Richey offers a unique look at this remarkable woman. Joan of Arc rapidly matured into a true battle commander who spoke forcefully in war councils, made decisions, and gave orders that were obeyed―resulting in a stunning series of victories for her army. She achieved this feat by virtue of her unschooled but intuitive genius for war, a charismatic personality that inspired her soldiers to heroic feats, and her ability to exploit a unique set of lucky circumstances.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0313361266
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0313361265
  3. Edition
    Illustrated
  4. Publisher
    Praeger
  5. Publication date
    October 30, 2003
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    192 pages
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“This latest rendition of the life of Joan of Arc analyzes the concept of warrior (soldier) and how Joan managed to obtain this status. Richey's extensive military career is useful in this analysis of the what and how of Joan's military career….Richey's attempt to clarify further a much discussed topic is admirable. His military background adds to his analysis of Joan's military career, yet he is forced to conclude that the how of Joan of Arc is still a mystery. Nonetheless, Richey's work is a nice addition to those existing about Joan of Arc.” ―The Sixteenth Century Journal

“Stephen Richey's enthusiasm for his subject practically leaps off every page.” ―H-Minerva

“Although one might wonder why yet another book on Joan of Arc should appear, Stephen Richey's offering does indeed fill a need, for this is Joan as seen not through the eyes of an historian or literary author, but of a modern military-historical researcher who is also a man-at-arms….It is also a very personal book, but unlike others Richey takes care to distinguish his opinions from his factual findings, while meticulously documenting previous research and theories. Yet his discussion is always uery readable and clear….In the end, Richey, like most other Joan scholars, remains in awe of her mystery, yet not without adding significant insight in a manner appealing to scholars and general readers alike.” ―Arthuriana

“This book will be welcomed by those attracted to Joan of Arc's remarkable story and who want to see repeated declarations that Joan was a military leader.” ―The Journal of Military History

“Joan of Arc:The Warrior Saint is one of the very best biographies of this most singular young woman written to date.” ―Midwest Book Reviews

“[E]verybody interested in Joan of Arc or military history should read carefully the thorough analysis of how she achieved her victories, which can be extremely useful in order to understand how charisma and personality work on soldiers.” ―www.deremilitari.org

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"Richey's Joan of Arc is not the holy waif of lore. This Joan is vivid, confident, and a leader of men. Richey writes with panache, and the events and leaders of the Hundred Years War emerge as players in a complex web of intrigue, faith, and military strategy. This fascinating account will command the attention of the medieval buff and military expert alike."

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Roxanne Easley, Assistant Professor of History, Central Washington University

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Praeger; Illustrated edition (October 30, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0313361266
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0313361265
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
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Audrey Ihrig
5.0 out of 5 stars Joan of Arc, The Warrior Saint
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2009
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The author, Stephen W. Richey is knowledgeable in military tactics. The author advances strong arguements that Joan of Arc was not a figurehead. Richey makes a convincing arguement that Joan was not only a tactician but also played a paramont role in leading the French armies and directing governmental policy.

Joan of Arc (1412-1431) lived during the hundred year war. Over the years, the English had defeated the French nearly ninety percent of the time. The book opens with a description of the decisive French defeat at Agincourt. The French were never able to profit from their mistakes. Unlike the English who encouraged the peasants to become yeomen and skilled archers, the Frech nobility and knights had nothing but contempt for the peasantry.

Joan of Arc grew up in Domremy in the French Providence of Lorraine. The area around Domremy consisted of a small enclave that was still loyal to the Dauphin Charles, the uncrowned king of France. Joan of Arc grew up in an enviroment that was under constant stress and raids from the English and their Burgundy allies. The town of Domremy was sacked on several occassions and the church burned down.

The single event that made Joan an equal member of the warrior elite was when she took an arrow in her shoulder at Orleans. After the arrow was pulled out, she mounted her horse. Delving into the thick of battle and waving her banner with her uninjured arm, she shouted for one more assault. The French army surged seized the most stategic British stonghold and in one day lifted the English seige of Orleans. At that almost surreal moment, Joan became forever their maid earnig the respect and devotion of the soldiers. In quick succession, the French captured several towns along the Loire River and decisively defeated the British forces at Patay.

The present-day United States Army lists principles of war as objective, offensive, maneuver, mass economy of force, unity of command surprise, security and simplicity. The author makes a case that Joan accomplished all these objectives plus instilling a high sense of morale. She discouraged plundering of captured cities and was very compassionate to her defeated foes. Joan understood the placement of artillary. The author suggests that the men who operated the seige guns were skilled technicians drawn from the lower classes and these were the people who Joan could relate to. Of course, Joan transcended all socio-economic classes and had the respect and love of the peasantry as well as most aristocrats.

I think the most interesting aspect was the author's discription of how Joan turned her feminine qualities, that are perceived as weaknesses, into inspiration and strength. Joan was extremly intelligent; and although an uneducated peasant girl, she could hold her own with the most learned church authorities. She never loss her cool under stress. The author speculates that she had exceptional physical strength and if she lived today would probably be a world class athelete.

I highly recommend this book because Joan of Arc is one of the most remarkable individual to ever live. In these challenging times, she should be an inspiration to all of us. She had all the virtues of hope, faith, love, courage, prudence, justice, and temperance.
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Baltazar
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Military Perspective About Joan
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2013
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A military officers perspective of Saint Joan of Arc, her strategic and tactical genius, and her leadership. He speaks about coincidence and "luck" of Joan in many areas that cannot be explained by logic. It CAN be explained by MIRACLE and by DEVINE help, which explains Joan knowing just what to do at critical times that cannot be explained in any other way. If you have faith and believe in God, anything is possible. How does a peasant girl end up leading an ARMY to victory and turn the tide of the 100 years war? Just like Joan said in the many documents and eye witnesses, she came to provide Gods help and she was listening to her voices who guided her.
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Steven R. Kanehl
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent analysis of Joan's military career
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2010
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Major Richey uses his own military background to go deep below the surface to analysis how Joan was able to influence the military affairs of France during her brief time as a military leader. Although brief, Joan accomplished much and used her ability to read people to her advantage. Her use of symbolism to motivate her troops was ahead of its time. I highly recommend this book for someone looking for something much deeper than a standard biography of Joan's life.
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Jim Thorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars Different way of viewing Joan of Arc.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
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Very well written and respectful of Joan's abilities and accomplishments.
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Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars Joan of Arc The Warrior Saint
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2016
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A pretty good little book on the Patron Saint of France
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Elaine Daniels
5.0 out of 5 stars Joan As Natural Tactician
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2015
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Well written; offers military analysis.
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Kim S.
5.0 out of 5 stars I learned so much about Joan of Arc and I ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
I learned so much about Joan of Arc and I learned so much about war in general (like what constitutes a just war). I use this information regularly in conversations. This is a very, very satisfying read.
Well done Mr. Richey!
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Robert Vysther
4.0 out of 5 stars Military point of view
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2004
The author has battlefield and military experience that is valuable to explain the what and how of Joan's military campaigns..The reasons for her military success on the battlefield is detailed with greater authority than Kelly Devries book Joan Of Arc A Military Leader..More precise and interesting..The book is a good read.
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