An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
634. Joan of Arc: Heroine in Chains (Part 3)
January 12, 2026
Description
How was Charles VII, with the help of Joan of Arc, able to fight his way to Reims to be crowned in the ancient seat of French kings? Why was she able to continually defeat the formidable soldiers...
Books Referenced
Joan of Arc: A History
Author: Helen Castor
Context:
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.'