Quote of the day
War is not its own end, except in some catastrophic slide into absolute damnation. It's peace that's wanted. Some better peace than the one you started with.
Christine de Pizan
Born: September 11, 1364
Died: 1430 (aged 65)
Bio: Christine de Pizan was an Italian French late medieval author. She served as a court writer for several dukes and the French royal court during the reign of Charles VI.
Known for:
- The Book of the City of Ladies
- The Treasure of the City of Ladies
- The Boke of the Cyte of Ladyes
- The Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry
- Christine's Vision