The Two Joans' Agendas Adopting the guise of a man was a path to influence for medieval women. It could be a dangerous one, too. Julie Peakman | Published in History Today Volume 64 Issue 2 February 2014 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.