The Book of Peace

The Book of Peace, Volume 1, presents the first full English translation of Christine de Pizan's revolutionary Livre de paix. Written between 1412 and 1414 during a period of intense civil unrest in France, this historical text offers a profound critique of contemporary politics. Pizan, one of the earliest known women authors, addresses the dauphin, Louis of Guyenne, proposing a strict moral code for governance. Her arguments draw heavily from the Bible and classical ethical theory to address the corruption of the medieval period.

Edited by Karen Green, Constant J. Mews, and Janice Pinder, this scholarly work includes the original French text alongside the English translation. This volume of The Book of Peace serves as a vital source for historians studying medieval French politics and social views. The editors provide essential historical context and a biography of Pizan, making this an important resource for those researching the history of France and political philosophy.