Description
Book SynopsisAn English translation of The Book of Peace, written between 1412 and 1414 by Christine de Pizan, one of the earliest known women authors. Translated material is side by side with the original French text.
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Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Karen Green
Sources of Le Livre de paix
Constant J. Mews
Description of the Manuscripts
Tania van Hemelryck
Note on the Text
Janice Pinder
The Book of Peace
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Le Livre de paix
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Appendix: Table of Sources
Bibliography
Index
