Stuff You Missed in History Class Christine de Pizan and the Book of the City of Ladies
Sep 5, 2018
Meet Christine de Pizan, a late-Medieval writer who penned military manuals, fought against misogyny, and praised Joan of Arc. Explore her background, literary quarrels, and influential works like the Book of Virtues. Discover her life, writings on war and peace, and strategic decisions. Also, don't miss the discussion about her last writing and a listener mail segment about Dred Scott's grave.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Christine de Pizan's Background and Education
02:58 • 8min
Letters of Cupid and Literary Quarrels
10:48 • 2min
Debating The Content of Romand de La Rose
13:02 • 10min
Christine de Pizan's Book of Virtues and Other Writings
22:57 • 3min
Christine de Pizan's Life and Works: Commissions, War, Peace, and Legacy
26:00 • 5min
Christine's Last Writing and a Listener Mail about Dred Scott's Grave
30:49 • 5min