Medieval History: Letters Written By Joan of Arc – “The Maid of Orléans”

“It is true that the king has made a truce with the duke of Burgundy for fifteen days and that the duke is to turn over the city of Paris at the end of fifteen days. Yet you should not marvel if I do not enter that city so quickly. If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me.” – Joan of Arc 

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Caterina Sforza: One of History’s Fiercest Females – Countess Of Forli

The only possible way to describe Caterina Sforza is by making use of the words agitator, rebel, fighter, renegade, and unyielding. She was a woman of substantial strength, intelligence, and tenaciousness. Caterina would take charge and show unbelievable character despite her hard-as-nails attitude.

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