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Tom Holland quotes from Helen Castor's book when describing how the people of Troyes surrendered to Joan after four days of fear and uncertainty, saying 'after four days of fear and deepening uncertainty, the sight of these preparations for an assault led by the miraculous maid finally shattered the town's resistance.'

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Helen Castor's book is cited when explaining how Joan was exceptional among female visionaries. The host quotes Castor about how previous female visionaries had spiritual advisors to vouch for them, unlike Joan who appeared alone wanting to lead troops into battle.

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Referenced as 'a brilliant short biography of Elizabeth' when discussing Elizabeth I's speech at the Tower of London comparing herself to Daniel in the lion's den. The hosts quote from Castor's analysis of Elizabeth's rhetoric.

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Described as 'a brilliant paired biography of Richard II and Henry IV that is coming out next month.' The speaker mentions having had a chance to read it and calls it 'unmissable.'