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    Joan of Arc (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
    Joan of Arc (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
    Joan of Arc (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
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    Joan of Arc (SparkNotes Biography Guide)

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    Joan of Arc (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
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    SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes: An examination of the historical context in which the person lived
    A summary of the person’s life and achievements
    A glossary of important terms, people, and events
    An in-depth look at the key epochs in the person’s career
    Study questions and essay topics
    A review test
    Suggestions for further reading
    Whether you’re a student of history or just a student cramming for a history exam, SparkNotes Biography guides are a reliable, thorough, and readable resource.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSparkNotes
    Release dateAug 12, 2014
    ISBN9781411472150
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