What is the legacy of Joan of Arc in world history?

The foundation of french nationalism. France was then divided in which most lands were occupied by the english king due to his vast inheritance as duke of Normandy, Aquitaine and Britanny etc. read more

She entered the army and fought against the english which successfully defeated them during the siege of Orléans. This allowed Charles VIII to be crowned as the new king of France and gained legitimacy for his dynasty to rule France instead from the english. Unfortunately Joan of Arc was betrayed and later sent to the burgundians for trial. read more

And here, ultimately, is Joan of Arc's legacy. Whether you see her as evidence of a God keen to meddle in medieval politics, a supreme motivator, or just the random product of circumstance, she helped to preserve France's ability to be French – an achievement worthy of commemoration from Calais to Cannes. read more

Joan would be captured by the Burgundians in Compiegne on May 24 1429. The fact that no one; not her king, her family or supporters, came to rescue her or provide the ransom surely leads to conspiracy. read more