History of Europe

How were the French view and English of Joan Arc different?

French view of Joan of Arc

* Seen as a national heroine and a saint

* Credited with saving France from the English during the Hundred Years' War

* Considered a symbol of French unity and independence

* Her death seen as a great tragedy and injustice

English view of Joan of Arc

* Seen as a witch and a heretic

* Blamed for the English defeat at the Battle of Patay

* Considered a threat to English rule in France

* Her death seen as a just punishment for her crimes