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The Book of the Body Politic

By Christine De Pizan and Angus J. Kennedy
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The Book of the Body Politic is the first political treatise written by a woman, Christine de Pizan. It offers advice not only to princes but also to nobles, knights, and common people, promoting ideals of interdependence and social responsibility. Rooted in medieval Christendom, the work anticipates Renaissance humanism, emphasising classical culture and Roman civic virtues. This edition provides a faithful translation alongside thorough contextualisation of de Pizan's role as a pioneering political writer in late medieval France.
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Ideal for readers interested in political philosophy, medieval history, and women's contributions to political thought. Suitable for students, scholars, and general readers keen to explore early humanist ideas and the foundations of civic responsibility.

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The first political treatise written by a woman.

The Book of the Body Politic by Christine de Pizan is the first political treatise written by a woman. It provides advice not only to the prince but also to nobles, knights, and common people. The text promotes ideals of interdependence and social responsibility.

Rooted in the mindset of medieval Christendom, The Book of the Body Politic heralds the humanism of the Renaissance, highlighting classical culture and Roman civic virtues. This new edition and translation offer a faithful rendering of Christine de Pizan’s writing, alongside a thorough contextualization of her career as a political writer at the end of the Middle Ages in France.

The Book of the Body Politic remains relevant today, urging the importance of probity in public life and emphasising the significance of responsibilities and rights.

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ISBN: 9781649590510

Publisher: Iter Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Iter Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 242

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About the Author

Christine de PizanΒ (c. 1364–c. 1430) was an Italian-born poet and author who grew up in France.Β Angus J. KennedyΒ is emeritus Stevenson professor of French at the University of Glasgow. Β 

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