Joan of Arc biographical summary, trial testimony, her letters and other documents related to the life of Saint Joan (aka Jeanne d'Arc, Jehanne Darc, La Pucelle).
Shows why she is well known and for what reason she fought for.
This is a brief introduction to the women mystics of late medieval Europe, particularly the circumstances of their lives. It's part one of several. It is in an article format, but it gives a great outline and is a really good guide.