The Book of the City of Ladies 3rd Printing Edition by Christine de Pizan (Author), Earl Jeffrey Richards (Translator)
 
Written in 1405, "The Book of the City of Ladies" is a history of Western civilization from the point of view of women. Christine de Pizan, the author of this remarkable volume, is considered France's first woman of letters. She wrote more than twenty distinguished works, nearly all concerned with two themes: the political life of her country and the defense of her sex. This book stands as her most eloquent argument in behalf of women. It is the first work by a woman in praise of women, and it sets as its goal the restoration of women as the moral and intellectual equals of men.
 
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