Most histories contain mainly the names of men who are important actors in events. Thus, women who are 'named ' in histories have to be far more influential than the men around them. Joan of Arc is important, then, for one reason being she was a woman who made a difference. We can see how sexism in that society operated, as well, while reading the story of her life after she worked so hard for her cause and was captured and believed 'possessed '. Eventually put to death because of 'demons ' rather than realizing/recognizing the possibility she may actually have had innate leadership