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An 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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“An impressive work of erudition and collaborative scholarship. There is much to admire here.”

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Table of Contents

Contents

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

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      Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 28/07/2008
      ISBN13: 9780271033969, 978-0271033969
      ISBN10: 0271033967
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An 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.



      Trade Review

      “An impressive work of erudition and collaborative scholarship. There is much to admire here.”

      —Roberta Krueger,Hamilton College


      “Penn State Press is to be congratulated for producing this affordable and attractive volume.”

      —Nadia Margolis Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies



      Table of Contents

      Contents

      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

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