{"title":"Larissa Juliet Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the captivating world of history with the works of Larissa Juliet Taylor, an esteemed author renowned for her detailed exploration of historical figures and events. Her writing brings to life the nuanced stories of bygone eras through meticulous research and engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eThe Virgin Warrior\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a compelling biography of Joan of Arc. With a blend of scholarly insight and accessible narrative, Taylor unveils the complexities of Joan's life and her extraordinary influence during a turbulent period in history. This book serves as both an enlightening educational resource and an engaging read for those fascinated by medieval history and the lives of iconic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a category, Larissa Juliet Taylor's books present readers with a rich tapestry of historical narratives that are both informative and enthralling. Whether you're a history aficionado or a curious reader, Taylor's detailed biographies and memoirs offer an exceptional journey through the annals of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-virgin-warrior-by-larissa-juliet-taylor-9780300168952","title":"The Virgin Warrior","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance’s great heroine and England’s great scourge: whether a lunatic, a witch, a religious icon, or a skilled soldier and leader, Joan of Arc’s contemporaries found her as extraordinary and fascinating as the legends that abound about her today. But her life has been so endlessly cast and recast that we have lost sight of the remarkable girl at the heart of it—a teenaged peasant girl who, after claiming to hear voices, convinced the French king to let her lead a disheartened army into battle. In the process, she changed the course of European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Virgin Warrior\u003c\/em\u003e, Larissa Juliet Taylor paints a vivid portrait of Joan as a self-confident, charismatic, and supremely determined figure, whose sheer force of will electrified those around her and struck terror into the hearts of the English soldiers and leaders. The drama of Joan’s life is set against a world where visions and witchcraft were real, where saints could appear to peasants, battles and sieges decided the fate of kingdoms, and rigged trials could result in burning at the stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet in her short life, Joan emboldened the French soldiers and villagers with her strength and resolve. A difficult, inflexible leader, she defied her accusers and enemies to the end. From her early years to the myths and fantasies that have swelled since her death, Taylor teases out a nuanced and engaging story of the truly irresistible \"ordinary\" girl who rescued France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855896498412,"sku":"9780300168952","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23687263482294.jpg?v=1759282198"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/larissa-juliet-taylor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}